Head of Warrior

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HADB N° : 366
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 16, KM 62-3-372
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Number of Findspot : 1
Dimensions : 15.1 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This warrior is wearing a Phrygian bonnet. The face is framed by large, bristling, flame-like locks. The features and the pathos-filled expression are of Western inspiration.

Comparative Study :

HADB n° 365, 367, 368, 369.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1933 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Stupas et Sites - Pl. 66 b

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 418, K.p. Ha. 1144.211