Buddhist Ghazni: Body ornament
Inv. no. TS01209
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, II terrace
Below Room 36 (6)
TS01209

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TS1209

Garland
Clay; paint: blue, red, white
Relief; completed by engraving
Max: 10,5 cm ca.
Early period 2

Garland probably from the headwear of a figure, composed of half-opened lotuses alternating with flowers or fruits (bunches), bound by a plain ribbon. White paint on surface covered with red paint on ribbons and blue on lotuses (and partially on one ribbon). Fired accidentally.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 8934/ 3-6
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”