Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00706
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar
Northwest section
TS00706

Buddha
Brown clay
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 2,4; W: 2,8 cm
Late period

Head of a Buddha seated in padmasana on a lotus throne with nimbus and body-halo, wrapped in overrobe with forearms not represented and exposed feet. Blackened by accidental fire.
Related fragment: TS 755 (body).

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2003)
Neg. no.: -
Digital photos: MAIA 2002
Drawings: -
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