Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01112

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
Central area of the chapel
TS01112

Other images

Dep. CS 6269 6270 6271

Lokapala
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould 23m41
H: 13,5; W: 13 cm
Late period

Standing lokapala with deeply frowned eyebrows, right hand holding a sword against the breast and left hand holding a purse on the hip, wearing presumably a helmet with scales, a tunic with V-shaped neckline and short sleeve, tight-fitting coat with curved scales hanging down on the chest and high boots.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2003)
Neg. no.: 8172/ 8
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No. 6271