Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C2445
Pillars and columns
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
A2, south outer wall
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
A2, south outer wall
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Composite pillar drum
Brickwork
Carving
27×17×25
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.
Probably connected with C5447. Similar to C1574, C1627, C1628, C1629, C1631, C1632, C1635, C2360, C2361, C2362, C2363, C2365, C2374, C2375, C2444, 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”
Probably connected with C5447. Similar to C1574, C1627, C1628, C1629, C1631, C1632, C1635, C2360, C2361, C2362, C2363, C2365, C2374, C2375, C2444, 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”
Neg. no.: 3333/7-9, 207, 211
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: s.n., 1966
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: s.n., 1966