Buddhist and Islamic Archaeological Data from Ghazni, Afghanistan.A multidisciplinary digital archive for the managing and preservation of an endangered cultural heritage

Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine

Inv. no. TS00682

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar
Northwest section

Other images

Buddha
Clay
Relief; obtained from mould except forearms worked separately then fixed to the figure
H: 5,3; W: 3,5 cm
Late period

Buddha seated in dhyanamudra on a lotus throne, with nimbus and body-halo, wrapped in overrobe with exposed hands and feet (presumably). Surface blackened by accidental fire.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse

Neg. no.: 7355/ 3; 9611/ 1; 9611/ 2
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -