Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01467
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near Throne 38, front left corner
MNAOR 3718 TS 1467

Lion
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould 23m36 (presumably)
H: 8,8; W: 9 cm
Late period

Crouching lion with head turned right, protruding eyes, canines visible, tail curled, wearing a disc-and-crescent ornament above forehead, ribbons at sides and a necklace with pendant (three-lobed).

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 9649/ 1÷4
Digital photos: -
Drawings: Inv. No. 6310
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