Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01148
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
Near sculptural group no. 40, left corner, on the floor
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
Near sculptural group no. 40, left corner, on the floor
Leaf (pipal)
Red clay; blue paint; inferable: wood (tenon)
Relief; obtained from mould 23m28
H: 12; W: 11 cm
Late period
Pipal (cordate) leaf with mid-rib and alternating thick and thin wavy lateral ribs in relief. Flat surface on the back with cavity left by a disappeared wooden (?) tenon. Blue paint on surface.
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 8938/ 8
Digital photos: MAIA 2002
Drawings: Inv. No. 6299
Digital photos: MAIA 2002
Drawings: Inv. No. 6299