Head of Demon
Tapa Kalān - Figure
HADB N° : 181
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : Guimet Museum Museum Registration Number : MG 17116 Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 68 Dimensions : 10.7 x 8 x 6.5 cm Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :
The skull of this demon is elongated and ends in a pointed tendril, like the top of its ears. The traits are those of a human, with a broad nose and a strong, almost prognathic jaw. The frowned eyebrows give it a dark and furious look.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 101 a et a’
