Buddhist Ghazni: Statue
Inv. no. TS00472

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Between Throne 1 and stupa 2
TS00472

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Afts0517(scansioni-CISA)(1)
Afts0517(scansioni-CISA)(2)

Deity;
Red clay; white paint; gilding
In the round; decorative elements worked separately then fixed to the arm; rosette obtained from mould. Completed by engraving
Max: 20,7 cm
Late period

Left arm of a deity holding an open oil lamp, with wristlet and armlet with decorated disc in the shape of beaded rosette surrounded by (swirled?) circular elements. White paint on arm; gilding on the rosette.
Related fragments: TS 60 (shoulder), TS 85 (left hand), TS 254 (body).
The body suggests that the figure was kneeling or flying towards the left.
Neg. no.: 8948/ 1-2- 3-4-5; 1813/ 5-6 (Joined with TS. 85) Neg. 1792/ 5 Neg. 1824/ 1,2
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -