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Head of Demon

HADB 207Inv. MK 125Tapa 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 Kalān94

Description

This demon head is very damaged. One can make out a dark look and a pointed nose, the rest of the face is destroyed. The hair consists of large shaggy strands.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa Kalān - 94

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK 125

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 451, K.p. Ha. 1266.333-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 88 h-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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