Buddhist Ghazni: Architectural element/miniature
Inv. no. TS00278
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 5
TS00278

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040048)2004-foto TS)

Stupa
Brown clay
Relief; completed by engraving
H: 11,5; W: 4,5 cm
Late period

Upper part of a miniature stupa: pinnacle (chattravali) of eight umbrellas (disks) supported by small pillars resting on the dome, crowned by an amalaka shaped element supporting a disc-and-crescent symbol with two flags (patakas) hanging on each side.
Related fragment: TS 1874 (1st storey quadrangular in plan).

Kabul National Museum
Neg. no.: 1265/ 5
Digital photos: MAIA 2004
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”