Musée Guimet:: Afghanistan: Shotorak |
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A Buddhist monastery site located in Kapica region of Afghanistan overlooking the Panshir Valley.
Reference (not consulted):
J. Meunié. Shotorak. Mémoires de la Délégation Archéologique Française en Afghanistan, t. 10. Paris 1942.
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Preaching of the Buddha Bipankak (the young brahman Megha), fragment. Monastery of Shotorak, 2nd-3rd c. CE. Schist. Inv. nos.: MG 21170, 21148. |
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Torso of a boddhisatva. Monastery of Shotorak, 2nd-3rd c. CE. Schist. Inv. no.: MG 21168. |
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Lion. Monastery of Shotorak, 2nd-3rd c. CE. Schist. Inv. no.: MG 21162. |
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Donors on a balcony. Monastery of Shotorak, 2nd-3rd c. CE. Schist. Inv. no.: MG 21161. |
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Kushan donor. Monastery of Shotorak, 2nd-3rd c. CE. Schist. Inv. no.: MG 23063. |
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Frieze of grape vines. Monastery of Shotorak, 2nd-3rd c. CE. Schist. Inv. no.: MG 21163. |
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Adoration of a turban. Monastery of Shotorak, 2nd-3rd c. CE. Schist. Inv. no.: MG 21158. |
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Buddha triad with monk and layman. Monastery of Shotorak, 2nd-3rd c. CE. Schist. Inv. no.: MG 21157. |
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Miracle of Savrasti (?). Monastery of Shotorak, 2nd-3rd c. CE. Schist. Inv. no.: MG 21169. |
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Miracle of Savrasti (?). Monastery of Shotorak, 3rd-4th c. CE. Schist. 29.7 x 43.8 cm. Inv. no.: MG 18692. Website |
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Corner piece with image of fantastic animal. Monastery of Shotorak, 3rd-4th c. CE. Schist. Inv. no.: MG 23065. |
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Fragment of architectoral decoration with a gryphon and Kushan donors. Monastery of Shotorak, 3rd-4th c. CE. Schist. Inv. no.: MG 23058. |
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Vegetal decoration (leaves of "Ficus religiosa"). Monastery of Shotorak, 3rd-4th c. CE. Schist. Inv. no.: MG 21165. |
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Praying infant. Monastery of Shotorak, 3rd-4th c. CE. Schist. Inv. no.: MG 21154. |