Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01153

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
Central area, south side, on the floor
TS01153

Other images

TS1153
Dep. CS 6301

Lion
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould 23m37
H: 3; W: 3,3 cm
Late period

Lion’s head with frowned eyebrows separated by a protuberance, wide open eyes, incised pupil and large nose. Mane rendered with small squares having a central dot.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 8962/ 1
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No. 6301