Buddhist Ghazni: Wall statue
Inv. no. TS00060

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near Throne 1
TS00060

Deity
Red clay
Very high relief
H: 8,5; W: 7,5 cm
Late period

Torso/shoulder of a deity, presumably with two necklaces.
Probable related fragments: TS 85 (left hand), TS 254 (body), TS 472 (left arm).
The body suggests that the figure was kneeling or flying towards the left and holding an open oil lamp with the left hand.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 7351/ 4; 9586/ 3
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -