Buddhist Ghazni: Wall statue
Inv. no. TS00085

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 2
TS00085

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Deity
Brown clay
In the round
L: 5,3 cm
Late period

Left hand holding an open oil lamp of pinched saucer shape. Pliant shape of the fingertips. Blackened by accidental fire.
Related fragments: TS 60 (shoulder), TS 254 (body), TS 472 (left arm).
The body suggests that the figure was kneeling or flying towards the left.
Neg. no.: 1813/ 5-6
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -