Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01371

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Area 64-100
Near stupa 64, surface
TS01371

Other images

LA 9630_4_ridim
LA 9630_3_ridim
LA 9630_7_ridim

Winged lion
Clay; Inferable: wood (tenon)
Relief; obtained from mould; legs worked separately then fixed to the figure
H: 3; W: 2,6 cm
Early period 2

Front part of winged lion. Staring eyes and half-open mouth. Wavy hair on the body. Socket for a disappeared wooden tenon at both legs. Fired accidentally.

Kabul National Museum
Neg. no.: 9630/ 3-4-7
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -