Head of Demon
HADB 216Chakhil-i Ghoundi
Chakhil-i GhoundiFigureStuccoModelling
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
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Location
Chakhil-i Ghoundi5
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Description
Depicted as an old man with a moustache and pointed beard, this demon is wearing a turban pulled under his neck like a jugular. His eyebrows are furrowed and he glares darkly.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 4.5cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Chakhil-i Ghoundi - 5
Conservation location
unknown
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 4.5cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Chakhil-i Ghoundi - 5
Conservation location
unknown
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Bibliographic Reference
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