Head of Demon

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HADB N° : 212
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : KM 62-3-355
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 67
Dimensions : h = 9.5 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

The hair of this demon with a human face is depicted in the form of smooth strands plastered to his head. The half-open mouth and wide-open eyes give it a stunned look. The earlobes are deformed and a crease marks its neck.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 82 b

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 424, K.p. Ha. 1168.235

MIZUNO Seiichi - 1963 - The Ancient Art of Afghanistan - P. 138