Head of female Donor
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Chakhil-i Ghoundi
Description
The face of this female donor is idealised. The features are juvenile: the cheeks full, the lips half-open with a smile. The medium-length hair is treated in wavy strands. Two furrows separate the hair: perhaps she was wearing tiaras or decorations. The earlobes are deformed.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 6.5cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Chakhil-i Ghoundi
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 74, KM 62-3-419
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 6.5cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Chakhil-i Ghoundi
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 74, KM 62-3-419
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
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