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Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque

Inv. no. TS01290

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1960
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near Throne 9

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Brooch-like plaque
Red clay; paint: white, red
Relief; decorative plaque obtained from mould
H: 3,7; W: 3,5 cm
Late period

Probable fragment of turban preserving a brooch-like plaque seemingly imitating a central oval stone with plain narrow bezel surrounded by ten beads or granulated spheres and drops/petals-like elements. White paint covered with red paint on the brooch-like plaque.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse

Neg. no.: 9593/ 3-4
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