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Bust of Warrior

HADB 428Bāgh Gaï
Bāgh GaïFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Bust of Warrior, 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

The soldier is dressed in a long-sleeved tunic with a hemmed edge that crosses over the chest. A pleated shawl appears to cover the left shoulder. He is holding a lasso in his left hand, the other end being held by his right hand.

Comparative study

See HADB no. 421 et 422.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Bāgh Gaï - 70

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 464, K.p. Ha. 1316.383-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 111 c-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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