Head of Demon
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Haḍḍa, lost location
Description
This demonic character with a human face wears a wide headband above which his hair is bristling and stands up like a high tiara. The locks are treated in wavy furrows. The face is round, almost childlike, but the exorbitant eyes and the grimacing mouth give this demon a furious and demented look.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Haḍḍa, lost location
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 171, KM 62.3.12, NKM 04.3.110
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Haḍḍa, lost location
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 171, KM 62.3.12, NKM 04.3.110
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Bibliographic References
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