Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00712
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 4
TS00712

Buddha
Clay
Relief; obtained from mould except forearms worked separately then fixed to the figure
H: 4,5; W: 3,8 cm
Late period

Buddha seated in dhyanamudra on a lotus throne with nimbus and body-halo, wrapped in overrobe with hands not preserved and exposed feet. Blackened by accidental fire.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2003)
Neg. no.: -
Digital photos: MAIA 2002
Drawings: -
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