Head of Warrior
Bāgh Gaï - Figure
HADB N° : 363
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan Findspot : Bāgh Gaï
Number of Findspot : 55 Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :
The head of this warrior is very damaged. He wears a Phrygian bonnet. Streaks of smooth, tapering hair are escaping from his headdress. In spite of his mutilated face, one can make out an expression of pathos.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 89 f
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 420, K.p. Ha. 1154.221