Grimacing head

Bāgh Gaï - Figure


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HADB N° : 201
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 47, KM 63.3.417, NKM 04.3.23
Findspot : Bāgh Gaï
Number of Findspot : 56
Dimensions : h = 7.5 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :

This human grotesque expresses pain and pathos. The eyes are deep and worried, and a pout of disgust distorts the mouth.


Bibliographical References :

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

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 451, K.p. Ha. 1268.335

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