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Head of Warrior

HADB 390Inv. MK 108Tapa 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

This warrior is wearing a round helmet topped by a hull, reminiscent of the "bourguignotte". A chinstrap passes under the chin. Smooth hair covers the ears. Moustachioed, with a shaved chin, his expression is distinguished and severe.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa Kalān - 54

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK 108

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 426, K.p. Ha. 1174.241-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 104 f-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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