Head of Warrior
HADB 388Chakhil-i Ghoundi
Chakhil-i GhoundiFigureStuccoModelling
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
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Location
Chakhil-i Ghoundi
Description
This soldier is wearing a round helmet with a furrowed edge that rises to a point on the forehead, like a sort of "morion". The chinstrap passing under the chin seems to be attached to the back of the neck. The face is idealised. With his head bowed, he smiles gently.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Chakhil-i Ghoundi
Conservation location
unknown
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Chakhil-i Ghoundi
Conservation location
unknown
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Bibliographic Reference
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