Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00711
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 4
TS00711

Buddha
Brown clay
Relief; obtained from mould except forearms worked separately then fixed to the figure
H: 5; W: 3,4 cm
Late period

Buddha seated in dhyanamudra on a lotus throne with nimbus and body-halo, wrapped in overrobe, presumably with covered hands not and exposed feet. Clay tenon on the back. Blackened by accidental fire.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse
Neg. no.: 7355/ 7
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -
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