Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C1677
Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1959
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
In front of the pillar between rooms IX and X
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
In front of the pillar between rooms IX and X
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Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
52×27×6.5
Late 11th - early 12th c.
Type 1: vegetal symmetric pattern composed of palmettes and honeycomb calyx flowers, framed by interlaced lateral bands. Complete section. Portions of the lateral bands missing. Red painting traces.
Current location: Kabul National Museum, Inv. no. 05.2.0075
Current location: Kabul National Museum, Inv. no. 05.2.0075
Neg. no.: 1235/8
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004; E. Monti, 2006
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004; E. Monti, 2006
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020