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Head of Demon

HADB 198Tapa-i Kafarihā
Tapa-i KafarihāFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of Demon, Tapa-i Kafarihā, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Tapa-i Kafarihā

Location

Tapa-i Kafarihā

Description

This demon with spiky, flame-like hair wears a headdress or bun that falls backwards. His expression is disturbing: he frowns, glares, and his lips are half-open with an evil smile, revealing large incisors.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa-i Kafarihā

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 452, K.p. Ha. 1269.336-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 92 d-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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