Buddhist Ghazni: Cornice
Inv. no. TS01395

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1968
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near Throne 6
TS01395

Other images

LA 9629_3_ridim
MNAOR 3706 TS 1395
LA 9629_2_ridim
Afts0395
LA 9629_1_ridim
Afts0394
LA 9629_4_ridim

Cornice
Red clay
Relief; rosettes obtained from mould
H: 5,5; L: 26; W: 9 cm
Late period

Projecting cornice circular in plan with architrave (below), probably supporting a seated figure. Cornice decorated with a row of beaded rosettes (nine of them are preserved, with seven petals). Architrave with capitals (one of them is preserved) with horizontal mouldings including a row of square panels. Lower hem from the dress of a figure visible at the top, on the plain surface of the cornice. Blackened by accidental fire.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 9629/ 1÷4
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -