Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01512
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1967
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Debris on Throne 24
TS01512

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LA 9594_7
TS 1512

Lion
Red clay
Relief; completed by engraving
H: 7,5; W: 6,8; D: 9,4 cm
Late period

Fragment of a lion (presumably) head with open mouth, staring eyes and curly hair. Mane conventionalised in a dentil device round the neck. Blackened by accidental fire.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse
Neg. no.: 9594_7,8
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -
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