Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00936
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1968
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near Throne 6
TS00936

Buddha
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 4,4; W: 3,5 cm
Late period

Buddha seated in padmasana on a lotus throne, with nimbus and body-halo, wrapped in overrobe (forearms not preserved). Blackened by accidental fire.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse
Neg. no.: 8961/ 5; 7367/ 3
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”