Torso of Demon
Photo by Alexandra Vanleene
Location
Tapa Kalān67
Description
This demon with a human face has hair and a beard bristling in the shape of flames. His expression is that of pathos borrowed from Hellenistic influence: deep gaze, half-open mouth. Restored on his bust in the Guimet Museum, the demon is bare-chested. From his left hand, held to his chest, a flame gushes out.
1928 / today
Excavation photograph by Jules Barthoux (1928) juxtaposed with a recent photograph by Alexandra Vanleene.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 10cm × L: 7.5cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 67
Conservation location
Guimet Museum
Museum inventory No.
MG 17344
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 10cm × L: 7.5cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 67
Conservation location
Guimet Museum
Museum inventory No.
MG 17344
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Bibliographic Reference
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