Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS00311
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 5, on the steps
TS00311

Other images

Dep. CS 4726_prima protome
Dep

Garuda
Brown clay
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 5; W: 3,6 cm
Late period

Head of Garuda with frowned eyebrows, wide open eyes with incised pupil and beak-shaped nose, wearing a crown with disc-and-crescent symbol above forehead. Blackened by accidental fire.
Neg. no.: 1823/ 1-4
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No. 4726
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”