Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01087
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1967
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 22
TS01087

Garuda
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 4,2; W: 2,8 cm
Late period

Head of Garuda with frowned eyebrows, wide open eyes with incised pupil, long beak-shaped nose and large ears, wearing crown and earring. Neck encircled by a notched band (feathers or necklace). Blackened by accidental fire.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 8176/ 7; 8976/ 3-4; 8977/ 6-7
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”