Head of Demon

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HADB N° : 186
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 16, KM 62.3.396, NKM 04.3.107
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 68
Dimensions : h = 12 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration

Description :

The face of this demonic half-human half-animal character is monstrous: furious eyes, deformed and pointed nose, hanging animal ears, slit mouth. Between his fearsome teeth, he grinds a bone.

Bibliographical References :

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

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 456, K.p. Ha. 1286.353

MIZUNO Seiichi - 1963 - The Ancient Art of Afghanistan - P. 17