Head of Warrior
HADB 363Bāgh Gaï
Bāgh GaïFigureStuccoModelling
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
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Location
Bāgh Gaï55
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Description
The head of this warrior is very damaged. He wears a Phrygian bonnet. Streaks of smooth, tapering hair are escaping from his headdress. In spite of his mutilated face, one can make out an expression of pathos.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Bāgh Gaï - 55
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Bāgh Gaï - 55
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration