Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C2504

Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Throne room II, southern side, next to the outer wall
C2504

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C2504
Pilaster_Type 1
C2504_Rugiadi 2004

Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
26.5×26×6
Late 11th - early 12th c.

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

Current location: Kabul National Museum, Inv. no. 05.2.0444
Neg. no.: 1510/4
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020