Buddhist Ghazni: Wall statue
Inv. no. TS00383
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Between stupa 8 and Throne 9
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Kneeling or flying deity
Brown clay; blue paint; gilding
Very high relief; decorative plaques obtained from mould; completed by engraving
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Late period

Deity flying or kneeling towards the right, wearing a paridhana, a thin girdle originally decorated with a brooch-like plaque and a two strand necklace with oval pendant in the shape of beaded rosette surrounded by (swirled?) circular elements. Blue paint on hair; gilding on the rosette.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 6729/ 8; 6731/ 1,2
Digital photos: MAIA 2002
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”