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Head of Demon

HADB 199Inv. MK 119Tapa 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

This demon takes on the appearance of a grimacing soldier. He wears a twisted turban that goes under his chin, like a chinstrap. The face is disturbing: with frowning eyebrows and a cruel look, he smiles while revealing prominent teeth.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa Kalān - 68

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK 119

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 453, K.p. Ha. 1275.342-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 103 e-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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