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Bust of Warrior

HADB 404Tapa-i Kafarihā
Tapa-i KafarihāFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Bust of Warrior, Tapa-i Kafarihā, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Tapa-i Kafarihā

Location

Tapa-i Kafarihā41

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Description

This warrior in a Atlas-like position is wearing a round cap with wavy hair sticking out of it. The young face is idealized. Leaning forward, protected behind a large shield, this paunchy figure grasps the hilt of his sword still in its scabbard.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa-i Kafarihā - 41

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 459, K.p. Ha. 1296.363-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 106 f-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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