Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01335

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 37
On the floor
TS01335

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LA 9580_5_ridim
AFTS0109

Garuda
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 4,6; W: 3,5 cm
Late period

Head of Garuda with frowned eyebrows, wide open eyes with incised pupil, long beak-shaped nose and large ears, wearing crown and earring. Neck encircled by a notched band (feathers or necklace). Blackened by accidental fire.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse
Neg. no.: 9580/ 5
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