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Head of a female donor

HADB 299Inv. MK 9, KM 63.3.459, NKM 04.3.53Tapa Kalān
Tapa KalānFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of a female donor, Tapa Kalān, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Tapa Kalān

Location

Tapa Kalān67

Description

This female-looking figure is probably a donor. The long hair falls on either side of a median parting, covering large disc-shaped earrings. The face is soft and round. The eyes are half closed, a smile uncovers the teeth and a crease marks the neck.

Characteristics

Dimensions

H: 11cm

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa Kalān - 67

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK 9, KM 63.3.459, NKM 04.3.53

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 449, K.p. Ha. 1259.326-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 71 c-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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