Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C0290

Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Unknown (surface)
C0290

Other images

C290
Pilaster_Type 1
C290_Rugiadi 2004a

Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
21×19×6.5
Late 11th - early 12th c.

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

Current location: Kabul National Museum, Inv. no. 05.2.0669
Neg. no.: 922/9, 3840/9
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020