Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01153
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
Central area, south side, on the floor
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
Central area, south side, on the floor
Lion
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould 23m37
H: 3; W: 3,3 cm
Late period
Lion’s head with frowned eyebrows separated by a protuberance, wide open eyes, incised pupil and large nose. Mane rendered with small squares having a central dot.
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 8962/ 1
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No. 6301
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No. 6301