Buddhist Ghazni: Wall statue
Inv. no. TS00169

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 4 (the right hand under the lotus base)
TS00169

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Buddha
Dark brown clay
Very high relief; completed by engraving
H: 19,3 cm
Late period

Standing Buddha wrapped in overrobe (samghati), with the right part of chest exposed, and section of the lower underrobe visible. Right hand presumably on chest. Overrobe with central folds both in relief (on the right shoulder) and shown by straight grooves.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse
Neg. no.: 1822/ 7; 7383/ 5-6-7; 8932/1-3-2
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