Head of Demon
HADB 199Inv. MK 119Tapa Kalān
Tapa KalānFigureStuccoModelling
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
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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
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
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