Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C2444

Pillars and columns
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
A2, south outer wall
C2444

Other images

C2444b
C2444_Rugiadi 2004

Composite pillar drum
Brickwork
Carving
26×20×20
Late 11th - early 12th c.

Composite pillar drum including a geometric elements featuring squares into rhombs, framed laterally by a vegetal band composed by a single scroll with semi-palmettes.
Similar to C1574, C1627, C1628, C1629, C1631, C1632, C1635, C2360, C2361, C2362, C2363, C2365, C2374, C2375, C2445, C2698, C5544, C5628, C5648, C5649, C5653, C5661, C5688, C5703, C5704, C5715, IG0510, IG0520, IG0524, IG0794, IG2068.

Current location: Kabul National Museum, Inv. no. 05.2.0455
Neg. no.: 3338/8,9
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004
Drawings: s.n., 1966