Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C2505
Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Throne room II, southern side, next to the outer wall
C2505

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C2505
Pilaster_Type 1
C2505_Monti 2006

Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
43×25×8
Late 11th - early 12th c.

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

Current location: Kabul National Museum
Neg. no.: 1510/3
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004; E. Monti, 2006
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020
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