Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00291

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near Throne 3
TS00291

Other images

040173(2004-fotoTS)(2)
040173(2004-fotoTS)(4)
040173(2004-fotoTS)(3)

Buddha;
Brown clay; gilding
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 2,8 cm
Late period

Head of a Buddha seated in dhyanamudra on a lotus throne, wrapped in overrobe (samghati) with covered hands. Nimbus with plain border. Large portions of gilding on face, ear, hair and nimbus.
Related fragments: TS 120 (body).

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