Head of a young Donor / or female Donor

Bāgh Gaï - Figure


HADB N° : 350
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 59
Findspot : Bāgh Gaï
Number of Findspot : 56
Dimensions : h = 8.7 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :

The hair of this character is partially broken. What remains is flat hair falling on the forehead. The facial expression bears the mark of Western influence. The eyebrows are arched and the wide-open, almost bulging eyes give him an worried expression, while the mouth makes a pout. This may be a young donor or a female donor.


Bibliographical References :

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

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 417, K.p. Ha. 1141.208