Head of Warrior
Tapa-i Kafarihā - Figure
HADB N° : 395
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan Museum Registration Number : MK 53 ? Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Number of Findspot : 9 Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :
This warrior wears his hair in loose curls folded back on itself. The facial features are strongly inspired by Western art, on the young and beautiful model of an Apollo. Frowning eyebrows give his eyes a severe depth.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 93 h
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 420, K.p. Ha. 1152.219