Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01123
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
Below the main cultic image
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
Below the main cultic image
Vegetal
Red clay; blue paint
Relief; petals obtained from mould 23m31
H: 9; W: 9,8 cm
Late period
Decorative element in the shape of a flower with double corolla. Pointed petals with concentric motif in relief; large pistil (button) with incised dots. Blue paint on petals and pistil. Part of the clay support is preserved on the back.
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 8172/ 1; 8945/ 1-2; 8944/ 8
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No. 6306
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No. 6306