Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01759
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
Near sculptural group no. 40, right corner
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
Near sculptural group no. 40, right corner
Garuda
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould 23m39
H: 5,1; W: 4,6 cm
Late period
Head of a Garuda with frowned eyebrows, wide open eyes and long beak-shaped nose. Mane with vertical waves above the forehead.
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 10435/ 1-2
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No. 6301
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No. 6301