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Head of Warrior

HADB 394Tapa-i Kafarihā
Tapa-i KafarihāFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of Warrior, Tapa-i Kafarihā, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Tapa-i Kafarihā

Location

Tapa-i Kafarihā9

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Description

This warrior wears his hair in loose curls folded back on itself. The face of this young soldier is idealised and bears the influence of Western art. The expression is melancholic: the head tilted, the deep gaze turned to the side, he smiles slightly.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa-i Kafarihā - 9

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 420, K.p. Ha. 1153.220-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 87 f-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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