Buddhist Ghazni: Wall statue
Inv. no. TS01655
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, II terrace
Trench in Room 36 (6)
TS01655

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Female figure
Clay
Very high relief; decorative plaque obtained from mould; completed by engraving
H: 24; W: 16 cm
Early period 2

Head of a female figure with hair ornaments or headwear composed of a string of beads with large rectangular plaque in the middle. Hair rendered by rows of curls (s-shaped) around a small circular knot (or jewel) above forehead. Small cavity left by a wooden tenon visible in the middle of the knot. Fired accidentally.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 10395/ 3-8
Digital photos: MAIA 2002
Drawings: -
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