Buddhist Ghazni: Wall statue
Inv. no. TS01840
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Area 64-100
Trench of stupa 64 (6)
Tapa Sardar, Area 64-100
Trench of stupa 64 (6)
Other images
Human figure
Clay; inferable: metal (inner armature/fingers)
In the round; fingers worked separately then fixed to the clay core; completed by engraving
L: 10,5; W: 11 cm ca.
Early period 2
Right hand with thumb and index extended and separate (gesture of conversation/question). Pliant shape of the fingertips and incised fingernails. Cavity left by the disappeared metal inner armature of the index finger. Fired accidentally.
Kabul National Museum
Kabul National Museum
Neg. no.: 10452/ 5-8
Digital photos: MAIA 2004
Drawings: -
Digital photos: MAIA 2004
Drawings: -