Bust of Warrior
HADB 431Tapa Kalān
Tapa KalānFigureStuccoModelling
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
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Location
Tapa Kalān139
Description
This warrior's naked, slender and graceful torso is very wiggly. Two straps are attached and joined by a round slide at the level of his chest. The top of the garment, certainly the antaravāsaka, can be seen.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 139
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 139
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
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