Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS00415
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near Throne 1
TS00415

Brooch-like plaque
Dark brown clay
Relief; obtained from mould; completed by engraving
H: 2,4; L: 5 cm
Late period

Brooch-like plaque seemingly imitating a baguette-cut stone showing a deep, short central groove, with plain bezel and two spherical beads or granulated spheres on the two short sides (one of them is preserved).

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2003)
Neg. no.: -
Digital photos: MAIA 2002
Drawings: Inv. No. 4726
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