Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS01667
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 42, on the floor
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 42, on the floor
Buddha
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 5,4; W: 5,6 cm
Late period
Walking Buddha on a lotus throne, with nimbus and body-halo, right hand in varadamudra and left hand lifted to the shoulder holding the patra. A fragment of plaster survives on the back. Blackened by accidental fire.
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 10431/ 7
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