Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C2513
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
Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
15×30×7
Late 11th - early 12th c.
Small fragment. Type 1: vegetal symmetric pattern composed of palmettes and honeycomb calyx flowers, framed by interlaced lateral bands. Red painting traces.
Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7621
Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7621
Neg. no.: 1496/9
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020