Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01507

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, II terrace
Trench in Room 36 (6)
TS01507

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LA 9570_5_ridim

Headwear
Clay; red paint
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 5,3 ; W: 5,6 cm
Early period 2

Decorative plaque (central portion) presumably from the headwear of a figure. Fluted almost cylindrical object topped by a globe and supported by a low crescent-shaped base resting on a lotus flower with petals turned downwards at centre; ogival frame composed by two plain fillet and two outer rows of bead-and-reel ending in a pipal leaf at the top (missing). Red paint on surface. Fired accidentally.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 9570/ 5
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