Head of Warrior

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HADB N° : 386
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Findspot : Bāgh Gaï
Number of Findspot : 56
Dimensions : h = 7.5 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This warrior wears a round helmet with a wavy border ending in small volutes and a chinstrap. The top was crowned by a now broken ornament. The face is handsome, grotesque. With dark eyebrows, his head is forward, his mouth open in a smile.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 103 f

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 425, K.p. Ha. 1171.238