Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01937
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1962
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 17
In front of statue no. 17
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 17
In front of statue no. 17
Other images
Red clay; black paint
Relief; obtained from mould 17m8
H: 4,3; W: 6,2 cm
Late period
Lock of hair (presumably) in the shape of open flame palmette. Black paint on surface.
The fragment could relate to the main statue of the chapel (no. 17).
The fragment could relate to the main statue of the chapel (no. 17).
Neg. no.: 11455/ 7
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No.6311
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No.6311