Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00948
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1968
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Under the lotus base of stupa 4
TS00948

Buddha
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 5; W: 3,8 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 (2002)
Neg. no.: 7325/ 7; 9663/ 6
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -
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