Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C5447

Pillars and columns
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Facade, north-west external side
C5447

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C5447a
C5447_ok

Composite pillar drum
Brickwork
Carving
H. 24; 26×25
Late 11th - early 12th c.

Composite pillar with hexagonal small column and vegetal band beside it. Connected with C5446, C5451.
Similar to C5717, IG0544

Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7085
Neg. no.: 3315/5-8, 211
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: –