Head of a young donor

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HADB N° : 313
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : KM 62-3-563
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Dimensions : h = 7.5 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

The face of this donor is of Indian inspiration: half-closed almond-shaped eyes, slight smile, round face. The short hair is arranged in free curling locks on either side of a median parting. He wears heavy earrings in the shape of drops.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 93 f

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 447, K.p. Ha. 1256.323