Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C1689
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
Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
18.5×17×7.5
Late 11th - early 12th c.
Fragment. Type 1: vegetal symmetric pattern composed of palmettes and honeycomb calyx flowers, framed by interlaced lateral bands.
Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7740
Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7740
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Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020