Head of Demon
HADB 203Bāgh Gaï
Bāgh GaïFigureStuccoModelling
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
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Location
Bāgh Gaï56
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Description
The demon's hair is bristling in the shape of flames and his expression is furious. The eyebrows are furrowed, the eyes are sunken and the mouth is distorted into a threatening grimace.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Bāgh Gaï - 56
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Bāgh Gaï - 56
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Bibliographic References
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