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Head of Warrior

HADB 356Inv. KM 63.3.411, NKM 04.3.46Tapa 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 Kalān68

Description

This head of warrior is very eroded. Slightly brachycephalic, the figure has straight hair, styled in short locks. He has a moustache and a shaved chin. His facial features are effaced.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa Kalān - 68

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

KM 63.3.411, NKM 04.3.46

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 419, K.p. Ha. 1151.218-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 95 e-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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