Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS00996
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1968
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Under the lotus base of stupa 7
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Under the lotus base of stupa 7
Garuda
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 3,4; W: 2,8 cm
Late period
Head of Garuda with frowned eyebrows, wide open eyes with incised pupil and beak-shaped nose, wearing a crown with disc-and-crescent symbol above forehead. Partially blackened by accidental fire.
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: -
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No. 4726
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No. 4726