Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01312
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1960
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 5
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 5
Garuda
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 4,7; W: 3,8 cm
Late period
Head of Garuda with frowned eyebrows, wide open eyes with incised pupil and beak-shaped nose, wearing a crown with disc-and-crescent symbol above forehead. Blackened by accidental fire.
Neg. no.: 9662/ 1
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No. 4726
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No. 4726