Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C2501

Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Throne room II, southern side, next to the outer wall
C2501

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C2501
Pilaster_Type 1
C2501_Artusi 2007_ok

Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
30×26×8
Late 11th - early 12th c.

Type 1: vegetal symmetric pattern composed of palmettes and honeycomb calyx flowers, framed by interlaced lateral bands. Preserving both lateral bands.

Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7226
Neg. no.: 1322/8, 3429/10
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020