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
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Throne room II, southern side, next to the outer wall
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
Current location: Kabul National Museum, Inv. no. 05.2.0542
Neg. no.: 1496/8
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020