Head of Warrior

Bāgh Gaï - Figure


HADB N° : 382
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : Guimet Museum
Museum Registration Number : MG 17334
Findspot : Bāgh Gaï
Number of Findspot : 56
Dimensions : 10.5 x 7 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :

This young warrior is wearing a turban tied on the side, forming a loop and passing as a chinstrap under his chin. He is a local character with an idealised face. The hand held up to his mouth shows him pensive, pondering.


Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 74 e