Head of Warrior
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Tapa-i Kafarihā1
Description
The warrior's hair is treated in freely waving locks, forming twists that rise upwards. The facial features, of Western inspiration, and the expression of the character are harsh: frowning eyebrows, aquiline nose, tight lips, drooping cheeks, he gives a severe look.
Comparative study
HADB n° 365, 366, 367, 368.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 10cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā - 1
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 15
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 10cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā - 1
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 15
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Bibliographic References
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