Head of Genius

Tapa Kalān - Figure


HADB N° : 168
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 54
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :

The artwork is completely eroded. Of the face, which is very damaged, only a small pointed nose remains. Behind the ear there may be some remnants of flat hair strands or the falling edge of a headdress. It is noticeable that the earlobe was exaggeratedly enlarged.


Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 88 g

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 450, K.p. Ha. 1261.328