Buddhist Ghazni: Wall statue
Inv. no. TS00001

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near Throne 1
TS00001

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Lokapala
Brown clay
Very high relief; completed by engraving
H: 7, W: 4,8 cm
Late period

Head of a lokapala wearing a hemispherical helmet with chin band, pointed over forehead, chin and cheecks, decorated with a row of square plaques above the forehead. Blackened by accidental fire.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 1806/ 3,4,7
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -