Buddhist Ghazni: Wall statue
Inv. no. TS00254

IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Between Throne 1 and stupa 2
TS00254

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TS254
Afts0522(scansioni-CISA) (2)

Kneeling or flying figure
Red clay; white paint; red paint; gilding
Very high relief; decorative plaques obtained from mould
H: 27,7; W: 17,7 cm
Late period

Torso of a deity, flying or kneeling towards the left, wearing a paridhana with visible girdle (originally decorated with a brooch-like plaque) and body ornaments. Two strand necklace with oval pendant in the shape of a beaded rosette surrounded by (swirled?) circular elements. White paint on the body (torso and arm), red paint on the dhoti; gilding on the rosette.
Related fragments: TS 60 (shoulder), TS 85 (left hand), TS 472 (left arm).
The arm and the left hand show that the figure was holding an open oil lamp.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 1792/ 5; 1824/ 3,5-7
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -