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Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque

Inv. no. TS01305

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1960
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 5

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Lion
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 3,5; W (including plaster): 5,5 cm
Late period

Lion’s head with frowned eyebrows, wide open eyes with incised pupil and half open mouth. Part of the clay support is preserved on the back. Blackened by accidental fire.

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