Buddhist Ghazni: Wall statue
Inv. no. TS01373
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Near Throne 38 (front face)
Afts0493

Maitreya
Red clay
Very high relief; decorative plaque obtained from mould; completed by engraving

Late period

Maitreya (fragmentary) seated with right shoulder and chest exposed, right hand in varadamudra and left hand down, holding flask (kamandalu). The figure wears a short necklace with pendant, garland (presumably) and wristlets. Blackened by accidental fire.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2002)
Neg. no.: 9564/ 1÷7
Digital photos: MAIA 2002
Drawings: -
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