Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C5569
Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Antechamber LVIII
C5569

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C5569_MAIA 2002-ok
Pilaster_Type 3
C5569_MAIA 2002

Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
14×12×4.5
Late 11th - early 12th c.

Very small fragment. Type 3: overlapped vegetal and geometric pattern composed of palmettes and leafs, framed by lateral bands. Preserving one lateral band.

Current location: Ghazni warehouse
Neg. no.: 3312/10
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020
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