Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS01670
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 42, on the floor
TS01670

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TS 1670

Buddha
Red clay; red paint
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 4,6; W: 3,2 cm
Late period

Buddha seated in dhyanamudra on a lotus throne, wrapped in overrobe with exposed hands and feet. Oval large body-halo around the body with plain border; probable nimbus. Clay tenon on the back. Red paint: concerned position not indicated in the inventory. Blackened by accidental fire.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse
Neg. no.: 10434/ 3
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