Buddhist Ghazni: Wall statue
Inv. no. TS00252
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 4
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 4
Lokapala
Brown clay
Very high relief; completed by engraving
H: 9,3; W: 6 cm
Late period
Head of lokapala with wide open eyes and frowned eyebrows, wearing a hemispherical helmet with chin-band, scales on sides, points over forehead, chin and cheeks, decorated with a row of square plaques above the forehead. Partially blackened by accidental fire.
Neg. no.: 1821/ 1,2,4
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