Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00005

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near Throne 1
TS00005

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TS 05

Buddha
Brown clay; red paint; gilding
Relief; obtained from mould; completed by engraving
H: 7, W: 5, 3 cm
Late period

Buddha seated in dhyanamudra, wrapped in overrobe (samghati) with covered hands. Nimbus with plain border and body-halo with inner band and plain border. Red paint on surface; gilding on face.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 1807/ 8
Digital photos: MAIA 2002
Drawings: -