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Head of Demon

HADB 212Inv. KM 62-3-355Tapa 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 Kalān67

Description

The hair of this demon with a human face is depicted in the form of smooth strands plastered to his head. The half-open mouth and wide-open eyes give it a stunned look. The earlobes are deformed and a crease marks its neck.

Characteristics

Dimensions

H: 9.5cm

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa Kalān - 67

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

KM 62-3-355

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 424, K.p. Ha. 1168.235-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

MIZUNO Seiichi

1963

P. 138-The Ancient Art of Afghanistan

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 82 b-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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