Bust of Warrior
HADB 404Tapa-i Kafarihā
Tapa-i KafarihāFigureStuccoModelling
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
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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
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