Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00770
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 4
TS00770

Buddha
Red clay; inferable: wood (tenon)
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 5; W: 3,6 cm
Late period

Buddha (headless) seated in padmasana on a lotus throne, with nimbus and body-halo, wrapped in overrobe, with forearms not preserved and feet exposed. Traces of tenon on the back. Blackened by accidental fire.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2003)
Neg. no.: -
Digital photos: MAIA 2002
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”