Buddhist Ghazni: Decorative plaque
Inv. no. TS01773
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar
Below 23-66 (6)
040204

Animal
Clay
Relief; completed by engraving
H: 7,7; W: 7,8 cm
Early period 2

Square plaque decorated with lion’s head (probably wearing a crown), presumably from an entablature. Stylized features. Fired accidentally.

Kabul National Museum
Neg. no.: 10420/ 5-7
Digital photos: MAIA 2004
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L’Orientale”