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Head of Demon

HADB 185Inv. MK 4, KM 62.3.384, NKM 04.3.85Tapa 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

This grotesque demon with a human face is bald and has elephant ears. He grimaces painfully. Under furrowed eyebrows, the gaze is imploring and the half-open mouth reveals clenched teeth.

Characteristics

Dimensions

H: 9.5cm

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa Kalān - 68

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK 4, KM 62.3.384, NKM 04.3.85

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 457, K.p. Ha. 1289.356-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

MIZUNO Seiichi

1963

P. 169-The Ancient Art of Afghanistan

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 101 e-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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