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Head of Warrior

HADB 386Bāgh 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 Gaï56

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Description

This warrior wears a round helmet with a wavy border ending in small volutes and a chinstrap. The top was crowned by a now broken ornament. The face is handsome, grotesque. With dark eyebrows, his head is forward, his mouth open in a smile.

Characteristics

Dimensions

H: 7.5cm

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Bāgh Gaï - 56

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 425, K.p. Ha. 1171.238-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 103 f-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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