Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C3587

Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Central courtyard, north-east side
C3587

Other images

C3587_Rugiadi 2004_ok
Pilaster_Type 3
C3587_Rugiadi 2004

Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
16×15×4.5
Late 11th - early 12th c.

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

Current location: Kabul National Museum, Inv. no. 05.2.0127
Neg. no.: –
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020