Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C1153
Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1960
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Entrance area
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Entrance area
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Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
28×27.5×6
Late 11th - early 12th c.
Type 1: vegetal symmetric pattern composed of palmettes and honeycomb calyx flowers, framed by interlaced lateral bands. Red painting traces. Preserving portions of both lateral bands.
Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7415
Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7415
Neg. no.: 1237/7
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020