Head of a young Donor

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HADB N° : 347
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 51
Findspot : Bāgh Gaï
Number of Findspot : 65
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This deteriorated head probably belongs to a young donor. The hair is short and straight, combed forward, with a spike at the top of the head. The facial features are accentuated, almost caricatured, and give it a naïve expression. The eyebrows are furrowed, the eyes slightly exhorbated, while the thick lips are stretched into a wide smile.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 86 b

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 434, K.p. Ha. 1206.273