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Bust of drinking Warrior

HADB 429Deh-i Ghoundi
Deh-i GhoundiFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Bust of drinking Warrior, Deh-i Ghoundi, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

Gallery (1)
Deh-i Ghoundi

Location

Deh-i Ghoundi

Description

Bare-chested, slightly swaying, the figure holds a two-handled cup, comparable to a skyphos, and is about to drink.

Comparative study

HADB no. 430

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Deh-i Ghoundi

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 465, K.p. Ha. 1318.385-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 112 a-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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