Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01309
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1960
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 5
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 5
Other images
Lion
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 4,8; W: 4,3 cm
Late period
Lion’s head presumably from a cornice, with frowned eyebrows, wide open eyes with incised pupil and half-open mouth. Beaded fillet above the head. Blackened by accidental fire.
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse
Neg. no.: 9661/ 1
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No. 4726
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No. 4726