Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00949
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1968
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Under the lotus base of stupa 4
TS 949

Buddha
Red clay
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 4,2; W: 3,1 cm
Late period

Upper part of a Buddha probably seated in padmasana on a lotus throne, with nimbus and body-halo, wrapped in overrobe. Slightly blackened by accidental fire.

Kabul National Museum
Neg. no.: 9664/ 8
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -
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