Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. IG3733

Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Unknown
IG3733

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Pilaster_Type 1

Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
19x17x7
Late 11th - early 12th c.

Small fragment. Type 1: vegetal symmetric pattern composed of palmettes and honeycomb calyx flowers, framed by interlaced lateral bands. Stucco traces.

Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7738
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Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020