Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. C2556

Pillars and columns
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Throne room II, southern side, next to the outer wall
C2556

Small column shaft
Brickwork
Carving
21×16×12.5
Late 11th - early 12th c.

Small column with cylindrical shaft carved with a vegetal motif. One side damaged.
Similar to C0246, C1132, C1139, C2555, C2642, C2643, C2652, C2653, C5564.

Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7341
Neg. no.: 1510/2
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: –