Buddhist Ghazni: Cornice
Inv. no. TS01395
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1968
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near Throne 6
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near Throne 6
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)
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 9629/ 1÷4
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