Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C2542

Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Throne room II, southern side, next to the outer wall
C2542

Other images

C2542_Rugiadi 2004

Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
26×21.5×4.5
Late 11th - early 12th c.

Portion of pilaster. Type 3: overlapped vegetal and geometric pattern composed of palmettes and leafs, framed by lateral bands. Cracked

Current location: Kabul National Museum, Inv. no. 05.2.0542
Neg. no.: 1496/8
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020