Head of Warrior
Tapa Kalān - Figure
This warrior wears a hemispherical helmet, the edge of which is worked and set with a row of pastilles or cabochons framed by two scrolls. At the top, it has a square projection. At the attachment of the wide chinstrap is a plant ornament. The soldier's face has a furious expression. He frowns and gives a threatening look. His features bear the mark of the influence of Chinese Central Asia.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 104 b
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 452, K.p. Ha. 1271.338
MIZUNO Seiichi - 1963 - The Ancient Art of Afghanistan - P. 163
