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Head of Demon

HADB 206Bāgh 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 face of this demon is eroded. A chubby face and a moustache are visible. The hair consists of large, bristling curls in the shape of flames.

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. 458, K.p. Ha. 1292.359-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 83 e-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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