Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C1685

Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1959
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
In front of the pillar between rooms IX and X
C1685

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C1685
Pilaster_Type 1
C1685_Rugiadi 2004

Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
21×15×6
Late 11th - early 12th c.

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

Current location: Kabul National Museum, Inv. no. 05.2.0095
Neg. no.: –
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020