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Head of Warrior

HADB 366Inv. MK 16, KM 62-3-372Tapa-i Kafarihā
Tapa-i KafarihāFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of Warrior, Tapa-i Kafarihā, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Tapa-i Kafarihā

Location

Tapa-i Kafarihā1

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Description

This warrior is wearing a Phrygian bonnet. The face is framed by large, bristling, flame-like locks. The features and the pathos-filled expression are of Western inspiration.

Comparative study

HADB n° 365, 367, 368, 369.

Characteristics

Dimensions

H: 15cm × L: 11cm × P: 7cm

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa-i Kafarihā - 1

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK 16, KM 62-3-372

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 418, K.p. Ha. 1144.211-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1933

Pl. 66 b-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Stupas et Sites

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