Buddhist Ghazni: Wall statue
Inv. no. TS00210
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 10
TS00210

Other images

AFTS0322(scansioni-CISA) (2)
TS 210

Bodhisattva
Brown clay; paint: black, white; gilding; wood (inner armature)
Very high relief; completed by engraving
H: 15,5; W: 12 cm
Late period

Head of a bodhisattva with small urna in relief, wearing a turban (sideways) with zones and decorated borders. White paint on the face, black paint and gilding on the turban. Wooden inner armature burnt. Surface blackened by accidental fire.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 1814/ 1,2,5,6
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -
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