Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00110
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 2
TS00110

Buddha
Brown clay
Relief; obtained from mould; completed by engraving
H: 3,4; W: 5,4 cm.
Late period

Buddha seated in dhyanamudra on a lotus throne, wrapped in overrobe (samghati) with covered hands. Large body-halo with inner band and plain border. Concave back face.
Related fragments: TS 557 (head) and TS 394 (upper part of the body).

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse
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