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Bust of Musician

HADB 433Inv. KM 62-3-87Bāgh Gaï
Bāgh GaïFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Bust of Musician, Bāgh Gaï, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Bāgh Gaï

Location

Bāgh Gaï70

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Description

This musician was in a Atlas-like position. The face, framed by a row of stylised curls, is idealised, soft and smiling, tilted to the side. The figure plays a guitar, held by a strap around his neck. Four strings can be seen, unfortunately the neck of the instrument has disappeared. The musician seems to be holding a pointed object in his right hand, the one that strums the strings, probably a kind of pick.

Characteristics

Dimensions

H: 12.5cm

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Bāgh Gaï - 70

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

KM 62-3-87

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

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