Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00979
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1968
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near Throne 6
TS00979

Buddha
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 6,5; W: 3,4 cm
Late period

Walking Buddha on a lotus throne, with nimbus and body-halo, right hand in varadamudra and left hand lifted to the shoulder (holding the patra). Blackened by accidental fire.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2003)
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