Head of Demon
HADB 185Inv. MK 4, KM 62.3.384, NKM 04.3.85Tapa Kalān
Tapa KalānFigureStuccoModelling
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
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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
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
Part of the themed routes