Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01165
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
Central area, south side, on the floor
TS01165

Lion
Red clay; red paint
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 9; W: 7 cm ca.
Late period

Lion’s head with frowned eyebrows, wide open eyes, iris in relief, incised pupil and half open mouth. Red paint on surface.
Neg. no.: 9661/ 5÷8
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”