Head of Demon
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
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
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
Part of the themed route