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Grimacing head

HADB 201Inv. MK 47, KM 63.3.417, NKM 04.3.23Bāgh Gaï
Bāgh GaïFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Grimacing head, Bāgh Gaï, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Bāgh Gaï

Location

Bāgh Gaï56

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Description

This human grotesque expresses pain and pathos. The eyes are deep and worried, and a pout of disgust distorts the mouth.

Characteristics

Dimensions

H: 7.5cm

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Bāgh Gaï - 56

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK 47, KM 63.3.417, NKM 04.3.23

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 451, K.p. Ha. 1268.335-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 93 a-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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