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Bust of Warrior

HADB 414Inv. MK 68Tapa Kalān
Tapa KalānFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Bust of Warrior, Tapa Kalān, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Tapa Kalān

Location

Tapa Kalān68

Description

The head of this warrior in a Atles-like position is disproportionate, off-centre and set into the shoulders. The round face and the bulging eyes add to its grotesque character. One can see a strap hanging from his shoulder. In his left hand, he holds the scabbard of his sword; in his right hand, he grasps the guard, ready to fight.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa Kalān - 68

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK 68

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 461, K.p. Ha. 1304.371-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 108 d-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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