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Head of Warrior

HADB 383Tapa Kalān
Tapa KalānFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of Warrior, Tapa Kalān, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Tapa Kalān

Location

Tapa Kalān54

Description

The head of this warrior is entirely wrapped in a turban tied at the side. It is a local type of character, with a thin moustache and idealised features. The expression is gentle and smiling.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa Kalān - 54

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 426, K.p. Ha. 1175.242-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 106 d-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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