Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C0249

Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Facade, north-west external side
C0249

Other images

C249
Pilaster_Type 1

Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
17×15, thickness 7
Late 11th - early 12th c.

Small fragment. Type 1: vegetal symmetric pattern composed of palmettes and honeycomb calyx flowers, framed by interlaced lateral bands. Stucco traces. Preserving portion of one lateral band.

Current location: Kabul National Museum, Inv. no. 05.2.0659
Neg. no.: 911/9, 3829/9
Digital photos: –
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020