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Head of Demon

HADB 171Inv. MK 3, KM 62.3.391, NKM 04.3.19Tapa Kalān
Tapa KalānFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of Demon, Tapa Kalān, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Tapa Kalān

Location

Tapa Kalān68

Description

The hair of this demon is spiked, drilled into the shape of short flames on the head. The face is grimacing: he opens a wide mouth and shows prominent teeth. The menacing look is reinforced by bulging eyes and a furious stare. The human ears have deformed lobes.

Characteristics

Dimensions

H: 10.5cm

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa Kalān - 68

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK 3, KM 62.3.391, NKM 04.3.19

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 455, K.p. Ha. 1283.350-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

MIZUNO Seiichi

1963

P. 168-The Ancient Art of Afghanistan

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 99 a-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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