Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00980
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1968
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near Throne 6
TS00980

Buddha
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 5,5; 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) with exposed feet. Blackened by accidental fire.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2003)
Neg. no.: -
Digital photos: MAIA 2002
Drawings: -
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