Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01684

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 42, on the floor
TS01684

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LA 10433_6_ridim
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TS 1684
Afts0720

Garuda
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 4,2; W: 2,8 cm
Late period

Head of a Garuda with frowned eyebrows, wide open eyes with incised pupil, long beak-shaped nose and large ears, wearing crown and earring. Neck encircled by a notched band (feathers or necklace).

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse
Neg. no.: 10433/ 5-8
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Drawings: -