Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00809
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 5
TS00809

Buddha
Brown clay
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 3,4 (without tenon); W: 3,4 cm
Late period

Fragment of Buddha probably seated in padmasana on a lotus throne, with nimbus and body-halo, wrapped in overrobe with forearms not preserved. Blackened by accidental fire.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2003)
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