Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C2511

Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Throne room II, southern side, next to the outer wall
C2511

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C2511
Pilaster_Type 1
C2511_Rugiadi 2004

Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
17×26.5×7.5
Late 11th - early 12th c.

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

Current location: Kabul National Museum, Inv. no. 05.2.0427
Neg. no.: 911/8, 3829/8
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020