Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01468
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near Throne 38, front left corner
TS01468

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LA 9638_1_ridim
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TS 1468+ TS 1120
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Lion
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould 23m36 (presumably)
H: 8,2; W: 8,8 cm
Late period

Crouching lion with head turned right, protruding eyes, canines visible, tail curled, wearing a disc-and-crescent ornament above forehead, ribbons at sides and a necklace with pendant (three-lobed).
Related fragment: TS 1120.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse
Neg. no.: 9638/ 1÷4; 10637/ 5
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”