Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01091
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
Central area of the chapel
TS01091

Lion
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould 23m37
H: 3,2; W: 3,8 cm
Late period

Lion’s head with frowned eyebrows separated by a protuberance, wide open eyes and large nose. Mane rendered with small squares having a central dot. Blackened by accidental fire.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2003)
Neg. no.: 8172/ 9
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”