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Head of Donor

HADB 325Tapa Kalān
Tapa KalānFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of Donor, Tapa Kalān, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Tapa Kalān

Location

Tapa Kalān68

Description

This donor is wearing a particular turban with a wide, smooth edge, while the fabric folds over the rest of the head. The face is idealised and animated by a slight smile.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa Kalān - 68

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 450, K.p. Ha. 1262.329-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 88 b-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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