Buddhist Ghazni: Cornice
Inv. no. TS01749
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
Central area, towards the front (north)
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
Central area, towards the front (north)
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Rock-like element / decorative plaque
Red clay; paint: black, red
Relief; decorative plaque obtained from mould 23m26
L: 12,5 cm
Late period
Cornice or rock-like element (fragment) decorated with plaque in the shape of drop-like pendant ending in superimposed beads. 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 and decorated with jeweled patterns.
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
The fragment could relate to the Durga group, forming part of a rocky setting inhabited by figures and animals and decorated with jeweled patterns.
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 10428/ 8; 10429/ 1-3
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