Buddhist Ghazni: Architectural element/miniature
Inv. no. TS00596
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1962
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
MLS (4) a, between statue no. 17 and stupa 19
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
MLS (4) a, between statue no. 17 and stupa 19
Niche-spacer
Dark brown clay
Relief; obtained from mould 23m33
H: 3,8; L: 4,6 cm
Late period
Niche-spacer (between trefoil arches) with conventionalised decoration including an upper row of dentils with incised dot, a composite decorative motif in the middle (derived from a kirtimukha) and a small schematic balustrade at the bottom.
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 8967/ 5; 7363/ 2
Digital photos: MAIA 2002
Drawings: Inv. No. 4726
Digital photos: MAIA 2002
Drawings: Inv. No. 4726