Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01102
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near Throne 38, left-hand corner
TS01102

Lion
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould; completed by engraving
H: 12; W: 11 cm
Late period

Lion’s head with frowned eyebrows in relief (s –shaped), wide open eyes with iris in relief and incised pupil, wide open mouth with teeth and tongue visible.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 8170/ 2-3; 8979/ 1- 4; 8980/ 3-6
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”