Buddha, fragment from Kakrak.

Wall paintings

Material: Rocks/Stones Plaster/Stucco/Paste | Type: Architectural elements Paintings/Drawings/Engravings | Countries: Afghanistan

  • Period

    Pre-Islamic

  • Red List

    Red List – Afghanistan

Category

Wall paintings
Wall painting fragments have mostly thin pigment in primary colors (red, blue, green, yellow). The figures are usually out-lined in black. The paintings have a white base on a ground of clay mixed with small stones and vegetal matter. Subjects vary but are often Buddha figures.
© Kabul Museum.