Head of Demon

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HADB N° : 207
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 125
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 94
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This demon head is very damaged. One can make out a dark look and a pointed nose, the rest of the face is destroyed. The hair consists of large shaggy strands.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 88 h

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 451, K.p. Ha. 1266.333