Head of Warrior

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HADB N° : 381
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 109
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 54
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This soldier is wearing a turban tied on the side, forming a puff and falling in a flap over the ear. The face is of the local type, aged, with a moustache and no beard. Frowning eyebrows and a half-open mouth give him a tormented expression.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 104 d

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 453, K.p. Ha. 1273.340