Head of Demon
Tapa Kalān - Figure
HADB N° : 191
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 54 Dimensions : 8 cm Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :
This demonic character wears a veil over his hair that drapes around his neck. His chin is shaved, his moustache is voluminous and the lobes of his ears are deformed. His eyes are closed, and his expression is difficult to define: perhaps he is asleep or in pain.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 105 c