Islamic Ghazni: Stucco
Inv. no. C3517

Tiles
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Central courtyard, north-eastern side
C3517

Tile
Stucco
Carving
14×9×5.5
Late 11th - early 12th c.

Rectangular shape; epigraphic motif. Severely damaged. Red and blue painting traces. Similar to C2750, C3488, C3489. For similar items in brickwork, see C3490, C3491.

Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci", Inv. no. 7689

Inscription: Arabic, Kufic, one line
الـله
"Allah" (Reading by R. Giunta)
Neg. no.: 930/2, 3848/2, 3884
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: –