Head of a young Donor
Tapa Kalān - Figure
HADB N° : 343
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan Museum Registration Number : MK 28 Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 25 Traces of Polychromy : Yes Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :
This childlike figure has short, wavy hair, styled on either side of a parting. The eyes are wide open. It is a young donor, chubby and smiling.
Observation :The eyes were blue, coloured with lapis lazuli according to Barthoux.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 86 a
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 434, K.p. Ha. 1204.271