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Head of a young Donor / or female Donor

HADB 346Chakhil-i Ghoundi
Chakhil-i GhoundiFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of a young Donor / or female Donor, Chakhil-i Ghoundi, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Chakhil-i Ghoundi

Location

Chakhil-i Ghoundi

Description

The traits of this character are childlike and give him a gentle expression. The long, wavy hair, encircled by a headband, covers ears with enlarged lobes. It may be a young donor or a female donor.

Characteristics

Dimensions

H: 5.5cm

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Chakhil-i Ghoundi

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 407, K.p. Ha. 1102. 169-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 86 d-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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