Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01960
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
In front of sculptural group no. 40
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
In front of sculptural group no. 40
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Brooch-like plaque
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould 23m13
H: 7; W: 6 cm (plaque)
Late period
Brooch-like plaque seemingly imitating a rectangular cabochon stone with two small grooves along the long sides, plain narrow bezel with two inward points on the short sides, surrounded by ten rosette-like spirals.
The plaque could relate to the hair ornaments from Durga.
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2003)
The plaque could relate to the hair ornaments from Durga.
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2003)
Neg. no.: -
Digital photos: MAIA 2002
Drawings: Inv. No. 6306
Digital photos: MAIA 2002
Drawings: Inv. No. 6306