Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01112
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
Central area of the chapel
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
Central area of the chapel
Other images
Lokapala
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould 23m41
H: 13,5; W: 13 cm
Late period
Standing lokapala with deeply frowned eyebrows, right hand holding a sword against the breast and left hand holding a purse on the hip, wearing presumably a helmet with scales, a tunic with V-shaped neckline and short sleeve, tight-fitting coat with curved scales hanging down on the chest and high boots.
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2003)
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2003)
Neg. no.: 8172/ 8
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No. 6271
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No. 6271