Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C3484
Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Ivan L
C3484

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C3484
Pilaster_Type 1

Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
16×13.5×6
Late 11th - early 12th c.

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

Current location: Ghazni warehouse
Neg. no.: 922/6, 3840/6
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020
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