Head of Warrior
Tapa Kalān - Figure
HADB N° : 383
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 54 Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :
The head of this warrior is entirely wrapped in a turban tied at the side. It is a local type of character, with a thin moustache and idealised features. The expression is gentle and smiling.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 106 d
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 426, K.p. Ha. 1175.242