Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C2506
Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Throne room II, southern side, next to the outer wall
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Throne room II, southern side, next to the outer wall
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Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
30×25×7.5
Late 11th - early 12th c.
Type 1: vegetal symmetric pattern composed of palmettes and honeycomb calyx flowers, framed by interlaced lateral bands. Most of lateral bands missing. Red painting traces.
Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7225
Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7225
Neg. no.: 3427/2
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020