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Head of Demon

HADB 203Bāgh Gaï
Bāgh GaïFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of Demon, Bāgh Gaï, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Bāgh Gaï

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

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 417, K.p. Ha. 1142.209-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 87 c-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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