Buddhist Ghazni: Wall statue
Inv. no. TS01075
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
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Durga Mahisasuramardini
Red clay; gilding
In the round; completed by engraving
Max: 21 cm
Late period
One of the right hands of Durga Mahisasuramardini (sculptural group no. 40), partially clenched with bent thumb, probably holding the trident. Gilding on surface.
Related fragments: TS 1076, TS 1140 (to which is probably connected), TS 1141, TS 1142, TS 1143, TS 1145, TS 1757, TS 1762, TS 1764, TS 1959, TS 1987.
Kabul National Museum
Related fragments: TS 1076, TS 1140 (to which is probably connected), TS 1141, TS 1142, TS 1143, TS 1145, TS 1757, TS 1762, TS 1764, TS 1959, TS 1987.
Kabul National Museum
Neg. no.: 8176/ 8; 8945/ 3-4
Digital photos: MAIA 2004
Drawings: -
Digital photos: MAIA 2004
Drawings: -