Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C2503
Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Throne room II, southern side, next to the outer wall
C2503

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C2503
Pilaster_Type 1

Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
20×26×7
Late 11th - early 12th c.

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

Current location: unknown
Neg. no.: 1503/9
Digital photos: –
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020
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