Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00279
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 5
TS00279

Buddha
Brown clay
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 5,5, W: 4 cm
Late period

Walking Buddha on a lotus throne, with right hand in varadamudra and left hand lifted to the shoulder holding the patra. Large nimbus and body-halo both with plain border. Blackened by accidental fire.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse
Neg. no.: 1825/ 2
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”