Buddhist Ghazni: Architectural element/miniature
Inv. no. TS00076
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 2
TS00076

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TS76
040044(2004-foto TS)

Stupa
Brown clay; gilding
Relief; completed by engraving
H: 15,7; W: 6,6 cm
Late period

Miniature stupa: 1st storey quadrangular in plan with stairway on main axis, bulb-shaped dome, pinnacle (chattravali) of eight umbrellas (five of them are preserved) supported by small pillars resting on the dome. Gilding on surface.

Kabul National Museum
Neg. no.: 1813/ 3-4; 8971/ 1; 7374/ 2-3
Digital photos: MAIA 2004
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”