Buddha, fragment from Kakrak.

Wall paintings

Material: Piedras Yeso/Estuco/Pasta | Type: Elementos arquitectónicos Pinturas/Dibujos/Grabados | Countries: Afganistán

  • Period

    Pre-Islamic

  • Red List

    Lista Roja – 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.