Head of Demon

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HADB N° : 195
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 52, KM 62.3.11, NKM 04.3.20
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 68
Dimensions : h = 10.8 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

Depicted in the guise of a Brahman, this demon has straight hair pulled back into a bun and a beard tucked under his chin. He wears earrings on enlarged lobes. The open mouth reveals large pointed teeth.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 102 d

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 454, K.p. Ha. 1278.345

MIZUNO Seiichi - 1963 - The Ancient Art of Afghanistan - P. 132