Stucco Figure of a Solider at The British Museum, London

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Painted stucco figure of a foreign warrior clad in helmet and scale armor. Stucco is a material comprising an aggregate, binder, and water. It is applied wet and hardens to form a dense solid. Used as a decorative coating for walls and ceilings, it also serves as a sculptural and artistic medium in architecture. Often employed to conceal unappealing construction materials such as metal, concrete, cinder block, or clay brick and adobe. The 7th century spans from 601 to 700 according to the Julian calendar in the Common Era. The Muslim conquests began with Muhammad's unification of Arabia starting in 622. Following Muhammad's death in 632, Islam expanded beyond the Arabian Peninsula under the Rashidun Caliphate and the Umayyad Caliphate. The Islamic conquest of Persia led to the downfall of the Sassanid Empire during the 7th century. Additionally, Syria, Palestine, Armenia, Egypt, and North Africa were conquered. The Byzantine Empire continued to suffer setbacks as the Arab Empire expanded rapidly. In the Iberian Peninsula, the 7th century was marked by the Siglo de Concilios, or century of councils, referring to the Councils of Toledo. Harsha united Northern India, which had reverted to small republics and states after the fall of the Gupta Empire in the 6th century. In China, the Sui dynasty was replaced by the Tang dynasty, establishing its military bases from Korea to Central Asia, and bordering the Arabian Peninsula later. China began to reach its peak during this time. Silla allied itself with the Tang Dynasty, subjugating Baekje and defeating Goguryeo to unite the Korean Peninsula under one ruler. The Asuka period persisted in Japan throughout the 7th century. (Credit: Wikipedia) This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access. Scan the World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can assist. Scanned: Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)