Buddhist Ghazni: Architectural element/miniature
Inv. no. TS00779
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 4
TS00779

Pedestal
Brown clay
Very high relief
H: 3,2; diam.: 9,1 cm
Late period

Lotus-shaped pedestal preserving traces of a standing Buddha’s bare feet. Cavity left by a disappeared wooden tenon on the back; square socket below.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 7324/ 1-2; 9579/ 1-2
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”