Head of Warrior
HADB 382Inv. MG 17334Bāgh Gaï
Bāgh GaïFigureStuccoModelling
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
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Description
This young warrior is wearing a turban tied on the side, forming a loop and passing as a chinstrap under his chin. He is a local character with an idealised face. The hand held up to his mouth shows him pensive, pondering.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 10.5cm × L: 7cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Bāgh Gaï - 56
Conservation location
Guimet Museum
Museum inventory No.
MG 17334
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 10.5cm × L: 7cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Bāgh Gaï - 56
Conservation location
Guimet Museum
Museum inventory No.
MG 17334
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
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