Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00133
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near Throne 3
TS00133

Buddha
Brown clay
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 7,5; W: 4,8 cm
Late period

Buddha seated in dhyanamudra on a lotus throne, with nimbus and body-halo, wrapped in overrobe (samghati) with covered hands. A spirt of flame presumably on the right shoulder. Blackened by accidental fire.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2003)
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