Head of a young donor

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HADB N° : 306
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Number of Findspot : 33
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This very damaged head probably belonged to a young donor. The hair has almost entirely disappeared. Only fragments of soft, wavy locks remain. The Hellenistic character of this figure is remarkable: the deep eyes, the busted nose, the half-open lips.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 43 a

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 414, K.p. Ha. 1133.200