Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00006
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near Throne 1
TS00006

Buddha
Brown clay; red paint; gilding
Relief; obtained from mould; completed by engraving
H: 7,2, W: 5,5 cm
Late period

Buddha seated in dhyanamudra, wrapped in overrobe (samghati) with covered hands. Nimbus with plain border and body-halo with inner band and plain border. Red paint on surface; gilding on face.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 7376/ 5; 9665/1
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”