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Head of Demon

HADB 190Inv. MK 128Tapa 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 Kalān

Description

This demon shows a human face with feminine features. The long, straight hair is pulled back and covers the ears with enlarged lobes. The eye is wide open. It is elongated and almond-shaped, and gives a worrying look.

Characteristics

Dimensions

H: 4cm

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa Kalān

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK 128

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 451, K.p. Ha. 1267.334-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 90 b-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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