Bust of Warrior
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Tapa-i Kafarihā7
Description
This grotesque warrior was in the position of a Atlas-like decorative figure. He wears a kind of cap or helmet. The hair is curled, summarily represented. The mutilated face was idealized. With an imposing torso and square shoulders, he was certainly naked.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā - 7
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 224
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā - 7
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 224
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
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