Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C2500

Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Throne room II, southern side, next to the outer wall
C2500

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Pilaster_Type 1

Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
27×25.5×8.5
Late 11th - early 12th c.

Fragment. Type 1: vegetal symmetric pattern composed of palmettes and honeycomb calyx flowers, framed by interlaced lateral bands. Worn lateral bands. Red painting traces.

Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7144
Neg. no.: 1508/7
Digital photos: –
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020