Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS01676
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 42, on the floor
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 42, on the floor
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Buddha
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 3,6; 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. A tenon of clay on the back. Fired and blackened accidentally.
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 10434/ 8
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