Buddhist Ghazni: Wall statue
Inv. no. TS01866
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan
Tapa Sardar, Area 64-100
Niche 76
Tapa Sardar, Area 64-100
Niche 76
Ascetic
Stucco; inferable: wood (inner armature), cloth-fabric
Very high relief; completed by engraving
H: 34 cm
Early period 2
Ascetic in Indian garb with chest exposed, paridhana and uttariya (presumably) round the hips, with rolled upper edge; arms probably outstretched. Cavities left by the disappeared wooden inner armature.
Related fragment: TS 1867 (head).
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2003)
Related fragment: TS 1867 (head).
Ghazni, MAIA storehouse (2003)
Neg. no.: 9926-1,2
Digital photos: MAIA 2002; MAIA 2003
Drawings: -
Digital photos: MAIA 2002; MAIA 2003
Drawings: -