Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00120

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near Throne 3
TS00120

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TS 120

Buddha
Brown clay; reddish paint; gilding
Relief; obtained from mould; completed by engraving
H: 5,5; H (with head): 8; W: 5,3 cm
Late period

Buddha seated in dhyanamudra on a lotus throne, wrapped in overrobe (samghati) with covered hands. Body-halo with inner band and plain border. Reddish paint on overrobe; gilding on the neck.
Related fragment: TS 291 (head).

Kabul National Museum
Neg. no.: 7376/ 8
Digital photos: MAIA 2004
Drawings: -