Head of Demon

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HADB N° : 185
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 4, KM 62.3.384, NKM 04.3.85
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 68
Dimensions : h = 9.5 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration

Description :

This grotesque demon with a human face is bald and has elephant ears. He grimaces painfully. Under furrowed eyebrows, the gaze is imploring and the half-open mouth reveals clenched teeth.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 101 e

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 457, K.p. Ha. 1289.356

MIZUNO Seiichi - 1963 - The Ancient Art of Afghanistan - P. 169