Head of Demon

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HADB N° : 196
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 68
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This demon takes on the features of a Brahman. The long, straight hair falls over ears with deformed lobes. A strand of hair curls into a small bun on top of the head. The eyebrows are furrowed, the gaze furious. With a long moustache, the half-open mouth reveals two teeth.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 63 d

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 416, K.p. Ha. 1138.205