Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01404
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Area 64-100
Near stupa 64, surface
TS01404

Other images

MNAOR 3711 TS 1404
040052
040050
040051
TS 1404
LA 9620_4_ridim
LA 9620_2_ridim
LA 9620_6_ridim
LA 9620_5_ridim
LA 9620_3_ridim

Winged lion
Clay
Relief; obtained from mould; legs and wings worked separately then fixed to the figure
H: 7,2; W: 5,7 cm
Early period 2

Front part of winged lion. Staring eyes and half-open mouth showing part of tongue; small pipal-shaped wings; wavy hair on the body. Fired accidentally.

Kabul National Museum
Neg. no.: 9620/ 1÷6
Digital photos: MAIA 2004
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”