Head of Demon
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Haḍḍa, lost location
Description
This grotesque demon with a shaved head wears a headband decorated with a circular medallion; perhaps a bonnet. He has small, round, animal ears. His eyes are out of focus and he opens his oversized mouth to vomit out another figure, his eyes closed and his mouth half-open.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 10.5cm × L: 8.5cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Haḍḍa, lost location
Conservation location
Guimet Museum
Museum inventory No.
MG 17127
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 10.5cm × L: 8.5cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Haḍḍa, lost location
Conservation location
Guimet Museum
Museum inventory No.
MG 17127
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
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