Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00755
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 4
TS00755

Buddha
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 5,7; W: 3,5 cm
Late period

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 706 (head).

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