Buddhist Ghazni: Wall statue
Inv. no. TS01839
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Area 64-100
Trench of stupa 64 (6)
Tapa Sardar, Area 64-100
Trench of stupa 64 (6)
Other images
Human figure
Clay; inferable: wood (inner armature)
In the round; fingers worked separately, then fixed to the clay core
L: 13,5 cm
Early period 2
Right hand almost open,with index and middle fingers slightly extended and little finger bent toward palm; pliant shape of the fingertips and incised fingernails. Cavity left by a disappeared wooden inner armature visible in the section exposed by the fracture. Fired accidentally.
Kabul National Museum
Kabul National Museum
Neg. no.: 10451/ 1-4
Digital photos: MAIA 2004
Drawings: -
Digital photos: MAIA 2004
Drawings: -