Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00140
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 4
TS00140

Buddha
Dark brown clay; pink paint
Relief; obtained from mould; completed by engraving
H: 5,3; W: 5 cm
Late period

Buddha seated in dhyanamudra on a lotus throne, with body-halo, wrapped in overrobe (samghati) with covered hands and exposed feet. Pink paint on the overrobe.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse
Neg. no.: 7369/ 6
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”