Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C5631

Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Outer wall, exterior, north-east side
C5631

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C5631
Pilaster_Type 2

Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
53.5×27×7.5
Late 11th - early 12th c.

Type 2: vegetal symmetric pattern composed of palmettes and leafs, framed by lateral bands. Preserving one lateral band.

Current location: Kabul National Museum, Inv. no. 05.2.0646
Neg. no.: 3323/3-4,12
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004; E. Monti, 2006
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020