Buddhist Ghazni: Architectural element/miniature
Inv. no. TS01163

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
Central area, north side, on the floor
TS01163

Niche-spacer
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould 23m33
H: 6,5; W: 5 cm
Late period

Corner niche-spacer (between trefoil arches) with conventionalised decoration including an upper row of dentils with incised dot, a composite decorative motif in the middle and a small schematic balustrade at the bottom.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 8963/ 1
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No. 4726