Buddhist Ghazni: Wall statue
Inv. no. TS02135

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1972
Tapa Sardar, Area 64-100
Stupa 64 (6)
TS02135

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040127
040128
TS 2135

Human figure
Clay
Very high relief; decorative plaques obtained from mould
Max: 9,4 cm
Early period 2

Fragment of hair ornament or turban with zone, decorated with a row of oval gems and rectangular plaques, alternating with couple of beads; zone framed by a row of smaller beads. Blackened and fired accidentally.
The fragment shows an ornament similar to TS 2134.

Kabul National Museum
Neg. no.: 13401/ 4
Digital photos: MAIA 2004
Drawings: -