Buddhist Ghazni: Wall statue
Inv. no. TS01437
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Area 64-100
Near stupa 64, surface
MNAOR 3713 TS 1437


Clay; white paint; pink paint
Very high relief; decorative elements worked separetely then fixed to the figure; completed by engraving
H: 8 cm
Early period 2

Head of a figure with frontal crossed-bands turban (without chin-band), decorated with circular plaques around the head and ribbons on sides, and earrings with horizontal spiral. White paint covered with pink paint on face. Fired accidentally.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse
Neg. no.: 9647/ 1÷6
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L’Orientale”