Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00957
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1968
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Under the lotus base of stupa 4
TS00957

Buddha
Red clay; red paint
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 7; W: 4,9 cm .
Late period

Buddha seated in dhyanamudra, wrapped in overrobe with covered hands and exposed feet. Nimbus with plain border and body-halo with inner band and plain border. Red paint on overrobe. Blackened by accidental fire.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse
Neg. no.: 7385/ 8; 9663/ 4
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”