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Head of Demon

HADB 195Inv. MK 52, KM 62.3.11, NKM 04.3.20Tapa 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

Depicted in the guise of a Brahman, this demon has straight hair pulled back into a bun and a beard tucked under his chin. He wears earrings on enlarged lobes. The open mouth reveals large pointed teeth.

Characteristics

Dimensions

H: 10.8cm

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa Kalān - 68

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK 52, KM 62.3.11, NKM 04.3.20

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 454, K.p. Ha. 1278.345-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

MIZUNO Seiichi

1963

P. 132-The Ancient Art of Afghanistan

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 102 d-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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