Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C2484

Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Ziyarat Ibrahim
C2484

Other images

C2484
Pilaster_Type 1
C2484_Rugiadi 2004

Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
17.5×15×5.5
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. Red painting traces.

Current location: Kabul National Museum, Inv. no. 05.2.0446
Neg. no.: 911/2, 3829/2
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020