Head of Warrior
HADB 390Inv. MK 108Tapa Kalān
Tapa KalānFigureStuccoModelling
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
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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
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
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