Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00789
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 5
TS00789

Buddha
Red clay; Pink paint
Relief; obtained from mould except forearms worked separately then fixed to the figure
H: 3,6; W: 3,3 cm
Late period

Buddha seated in dhyanamudra on a lotus throne, with body-halo, wrapped in overrobe. Pink paint on overrobe. Blackened by accidental fire.

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