Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C5574

Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Central courtyard, north-eastern side
C5574

Other images

C5574_Artusi 2007a
Pilaster_Type 3

Pilaster
Brickwork
Carving
18.5×17×6
Late 11th - early 12th c.

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

Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7517
Neg. no.: 3312/9
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020