Demon

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HADB N° : 174
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 39
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 68
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This animal-headed demon, shown in a three-quarter view, has two large horns. The head is thrown back, looking up. He raises a monstrous hand to his bare chest. The wide animal mouth reveals prominent teeth as it vomits what appears to be its lungs, or at least one of its organs.

Observation :

This bust, once housed in the Kabul Museum, has been destroyed.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 100 a

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 457, K.p. Ha. 1290.357