Grimacing head

Tapa Kalān - Figure

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HADB N° : 218
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 132 ( ?)
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This young man with short hair is of Hellenistic inspiration. The face expresses sadness or resignation.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 88 f

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 451, K.p. Ha. 1265.332