Buddhist Ghazni: Wall statue
Inv. no. TS01221
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Below Vihara 23 (5)
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Below Vihara 23 (5)
Other images
Buddha
Clay; paint: black, red, pink
Very high relief; locks of hair obtained from mould
H: 46 cm
Early period 2
Standing Buddha with hands in dharmacakramudra. Hair rendered with rows of stacked coils having curled tips; separate usnisa. Red paint on the overrobe; black paint on hair and eyebrows; pink paint on bare parts.
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 8974/ 5-7; 8974/ 8; 8949/ 1
Digital photos: MAIA 2002
Drawings: -
Digital photos: MAIA 2002
Drawings: -