Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01039

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near Throne 43
TS01039

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Female figure (caryatid type)
Brown clay; red paint
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 9,6; W: 6 cm
Late period

Standing female figure (yaksi, caryatid type; upper part) supporting a cornice with both hands, in frontal view, with legs in profile to right and left leg bent back at the knee. Hair parted in the middle, with chignon on the back and ribbons. Long tunic (or exposed chest?), a probable mantle, the hem of which is visible on the left arm, large earrings with disk, wristlets and necklace. Cornice decorated with a row of dentils with an incised dot. Portion of pilaster visible to the right. Red paint on face, body and arm.
Related fragment: TS01486 (lower part).
Neg. no.: 8150/ 4; 8940/ 4-5; 9587/ 7-8; 9595/ 7-8; 9596/ 1÷3
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No. 4726