Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00993
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1968
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Under the lotus base of stupa 7
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Under the lotus base of stupa 7
Buddha
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 7,1; W: 4 cm
Late period
Walking Buddha on a lotus throne, with right hand in varadamudra and left hand lifted to the shoulder holding the patra. Large nimbus and body-halo both with plain border defined by a groove along the edge. Blackened by accidental fire.
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 8985/ 2; 7356/ 2,1
Digital photos: MAIA 2002
Drawings: -
Digital photos: MAIA 2002
Drawings: -