Head of Demon
Bāgh Gaï - Figure
HADB N° : 203
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan Findspot : Bāgh Gaï
Number of Findspot : 56 Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : Pas de restauration
Description :
The demon's hair is bristling in the shape of flames and his expression is furious. The eyebrows are furrowed, the eyes are sunken and the mouth is distorted into a threatening grimace.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 87 c
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 417, K.p. Ha. 1142.209