Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01331
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near stupa 20
TS. 1331

Phytomorphic motif
Clay
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 3,2; W: 2,4 cm
Late period

Plaque in the shape of palmette with nine leaves, three of them at the top, the others shown in the background. Fired and blackened by accidental fire.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 1526/ 1
Digital photos: MAIA 2002
Drawings: Inv. No. 6302
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