Head of Warrior
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Description
The warrior's hair is treated in freely waving locks, forming twists that rise upwards. The facial features, of Western inspiration, and the expression of the character are harsh: frowning eyebrows, aquiline nose, tight lips, drooping cheeks, he gives a severe look.
Comparative study
HADB n° 365, 366, 367, 368.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 10cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā - 1
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 15
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 10cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā - 1
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 15
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Bibliographic References
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