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Head of Warrior

HADB 373Inv. MK 71, KM 62.3.390, NKM 04.3.95Bāgh Gaï
Bāgh GaïFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of Warrior, Bāgh Gaï, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Bāgh Gaï

Location

Bāgh Gaï55

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Description

This warrior's hair is spiky, consisting of twisted and twirled locks. The forehead is encircled by a headband from which a few curly strands escape. The face is good-natured and smiling, with a joyful expression.

Characteristics

Dimensions

H: 7.5cm

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Bāgh Gaï - 55

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK 71, KM 62.3.390, NKM 04.3.95

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 454, K.p. Ha. 1279.346-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 87 e-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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