Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C2361

Pillars and columns
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Private apartments, room IIIa
C2361

Composite pillar drum
Brickwork
Carving
H. 16, L. 26
Late 11th - early 12th c.

Composite pillar drum (3 items) including the shaft of a small column, framed laterally by a vegetal band composed by a single scroll with semi-palmettes. Red painting.
Similar to C1574, C1627, C1628, C1629, C1631, C1632, C1635, C2360, C2362, C2363, C2365, C2374, C2375, C2444, C2445, C2698, C5544, C5628, C5648, C5649, C5653, C5661, C5688, C5703, C5704, C5715, IG0510, IG0520, IG0524, IG0794, IG2068.

Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. nos 7663, 7350
Neg. no.: –
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: –