Buddhist Ghazni: Architectural element/miniature
Inv. no. TS01875
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1972
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
NE corner of pradaksinapatha, in front of passage 59
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TS 1875

Stupa
Red clay
Relief; completed by engraving
H: 13 cm
Late period

Miniature stupa (fragmentary) preserving a bulb-shaped dome and pinnacle (chattravali) of eight umbrellas supported by small pillars resting on the dome, crowned by an amalaka shaped element with two flags (patakas) hanging on each side. Blackened by accidental fire.

Kabul National Museum
Neg. no.: 10637/ 2
Digital photos: MAIA 2004
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”