Head of a young Donor

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HADB N° : 349
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : KM 62-3-357
Findspot : Bāgh Gaï
Number of Findspot : 65
Dimensions : h = 8.7 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This young donor has medium-length, flat hair, combed forward and falling back on the face in tapered strands. The face is youthful, the serious expression bears the mark of Western influence: frowning eyebrows, deep eyes, half-open lips. The earlobes were elongated.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 87 a

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 417, K.p. Ha. 1140.207