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Bust of Warrior

HADB 423Tapa 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 Kalān54

Description

This warrior in an Atlas-like position, headless, is dressed in a short-sleeved tunic. A wide strap crosses his torso, probably to maintain the sword he is holding with his right hand.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa Kalān - 54

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 463, K.p. Ha. 1313.380-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 110 f-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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