Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01062
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
Below the main cultic image
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
Below the main cultic image
Other images
Lokapala
Red clay
Very high relief; obtained from mould 23m41
H: 17; W: 12 cm
Late period
Standing lokapala with tunic with V-shaped neckline and short sleeve, a tight-fitting coat with curved scales hanging down on the chest and high boots. The right hand holds a sword against the breast; the left hand holds a purse on the hip. Blackened by accidental fire.
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse
Neg. no.: 8172/ 2; 8937/ 5
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No. 6271
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No. 6271