Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C0226
Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Facade, north-east side
C0226

Other images

C226-202
Pilaster_Type 1

Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
13×11×4
Late 11th - early 12th c.

Very small fragment. Type 1: vegetal symmetric pattern composed of palmettes and honeycomb calyx flowers, framed by interlaced lateral bands. Red painting traces.

Current location: Ghazni warehouse
Neg. no.: –
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020
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