Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01291

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1960
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 4
TS01291

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LA 9585_7_ridim
LA 9585_5_ridim
LA 9585_8_ridim
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Garuda
Red clay; red paint
Relief; probably obtained from mould 23m39
H: 6; W: 5,4 cm
Late period

Head of Garuda with frowned eyebrows, wide open eyes with incised pupil and long beak-shaped nose. Mane with vertical waves. Red paint on hair.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 9585/ 7-8-5
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No. 6301