Buddhist Ghazni: Cornice
Inv. no. TS01748

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
Central area, towards the front (north)
TS01748

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LA 10428_6_ridim
TS 1748

Rock-like element
Red clay; paint: black, red
Relief; completed by engraving
L: 15 cm
Late period

Cornice or rock-like element (fragment). Black and red paint on surface.

The fragment could relate to the Durga group, forming part of a rocky setting inhabited by figures and animals, decorated with jeweled patterns.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)

Neg. no.: 10428/ 6-7
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -