Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative element/miscellanea
Inv. no. TS00290
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near Throne 1
TS00290

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TS290b.n.

Flag
Brown clay; gilding; iron (inner armature)
; completed by engraving
H: 21,5 cm
Late period

Unidentified fragment of architectural decoration, probably a flag composed of a long staff and flag with flames-like elements springing from the base in the shape of knob with curl-shaped petals or leaves. Gilding on the flag. Iron rod preserved as inner armature of both staff and flag.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: -
Digital photos: MAIA 2002
Drawings: -
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