Buddhist Ghazni: Architectural element/miniature
Inv. no. TS00293
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 5
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 5
Stupa
Brown clay; white paint; gilding
Relief; completed by engraving
H: 5 cm
Late period
Pinnacle (chattravali) of a miniature stupa: umbrellas (four of them are preserved) supported by small pillars resting on the dome. Gilding on white paint on the pinnacle.
Related fragment: TS 978 (dome).
Kabul National Museum
Related fragment: TS 978 (dome).
Kabul National Museum
Neg. no.: 9665/ 6
Digital photos: MAIA 2004
Drawings: -
Digital photos: MAIA 2004
Drawings: -