Buddhist Ghazni: Wall statue
Inv. no. TS00867
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 17
In front of statue no. 17 (4)
TS00867

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AFTS0266
AFTS0265
TS867

Bodhisattva; deity
Red clay; black paint
Very high relief; completed by engraving
H: 12; W: 10 cm
Late period

Head of a bodhisattva or deva with urna in relief and flowing curly hair pulled up, with knot held by string. Black paint on hair.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2003)
Neg. no.: 6721/ 3,4,5
Digital photos: MAIA 2003
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”