Grimacing head
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Bāgh Gaï56
Description
The head of this grimacing figure is very damaged. The hair is treated in large wavy strands; the rest of the hair is plated except for a small ribbon (or a small lock). The face and nose are deformed. A grimace of pain or fear distorts this grotesque face which seems to be screaming or crying.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Bāgh Gaï - 56
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
KM 62-3-388
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Bāgh Gaï - 56
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
KM 62-3-388
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
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