Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C3473

Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Central courtyard, north-eastern side
C3473

Other images

C3473_Artusi 2007a
Pilaster_Type 3

Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
15×15×5
Late 11th - early 12th c.

Very small fragment. Type 3: overlapped vegetal and geometric pattern composed of palmettes and leafs, framed by lateral bands. Red and blue painting traces.

Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7557
Neg. no.: –
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020