Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C1154

Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1960
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Entrance area
C1154

Other images

C1154
Pilaster_Type 1
C1154_Rugiadi 2004

Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
28x22
Late 11th - early 12th c.

Type 1: vegetal symmetric pattern composed of palmettes and honeycomb calyx flowers, framed by interlaced lateral bands. Preserving portions of both lateral bands.

Current location: Kabul National Museum, Inv. no. 05.2.0173
Neg. no.: 1231/5
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004; E. Monti, 2006
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020