Bust of Musician

Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Bāgh Gaï70
Description
This musician was in a Atlas-like position. The face, framed by a row of stylised curls, is idealised, soft and smiling, tilted to the side. The figure plays a guitar, held by a strap around his neck. Four strings can be seen, unfortunately the neck of the instrument has disappeared. The musician seems to be holding a pointed object in his right hand, the one that strums the strings, probably a kind of pick.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 12.5cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Bāgh Gaï - 70
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
KM 62-3-87
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 12.5cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Bāgh Gaï - 70
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
KM 62-3-87
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Bibliographic References
Part of the themed route