Head of Warrior

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HADB N° : 379
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 81 ?
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 54
Dimensions : h = 6 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This young soldier is wearing a cap with a spiral and a chinstrap. The smooth, medium-length hair, caught in the chinstrap, covers his ears. The face is idealized. Chubby and smiling, he bows his head with an amused look.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 104 e & 106 e

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 435, K.p. Ha. 1210.277 a & b