Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00954
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1968
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Under the lotus base of stupa 4
TS00954

Buddha
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 4,4; W: 3,2 cm
Late period

Upper part of a Buddha probably seated in dhyanamudra on a lotus throne, with nimbus and body-halo, wrapped in overrobe. Blackened by accidental fire.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse
Neg. no.: 7385/ 5; 9663/ 2
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”