Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00121
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near Throne 3
TS00121

Buddha
Dark brown clay
Relief; obtained from mould; completed by engraving
H: 5,8, W: 4,1 cm
Late period

Buddha seated in dhyanamudra, with nimbus and body-halo, wrapped in overrobe (samghati) with covered hands and exposed feet. A spirt of flame presumably on the right shoulder.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse
Neg. no.: 9665/ 5
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”