Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01470
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, II terrace
Trench in Room 36 (6)
TS01470

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LA 9599_1_ridim
LA 9599_2_ridim
LA 9599_4_ridim
LA 9599_3_ridim

Okeanos
Clay; iron (tenon)
Relief; obtained from mould
Diam.: 8,8 cm
Early period 2

Okeanos mask in circular frame composed of bead-and-reel in relief. The figure has curly hair, frowned thick eyebrows, short nose, moustache and beard. Clay core of the support to which the plaque was fixed preserved on the back, including a thick iron tenon. Fired accidentally.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 9599/ 1÷4
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Drawings: -
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