Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01476
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, II terrace
Trench in Room 36 (6)
TS01476

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Lion
Clay; red paint
Relief; completed by engraving
H: 7,2 cm
Early period 2

Terrific lion’s head turned to the right, with deep eye and wide-open mouth with teeth and tongue visible. A round plaque on the cheek. Red paint on surface. Fired accidentally.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 9600/ 1÷6
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”