Islamic Ghazni: Brickwork
Inv. no. IG2281
Pillars and columns
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Unknown
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Unknown
Small column shaft
Brickwork
Carving
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Late 11th - early 12th c.
Small column shaft decorated by hexagons each one including a four-petaled flower. On the lower section of the shaft run a geometric frame and an epigraphic band. Below this, a vase-shaped base decorated by palmettes and inscriptions. Upper section of the shaft missing.
Similar to IG2272
Current location: Ghazni warehouse
Inscriptions: Arabic, Kufic, one line each
Similar to IG2272
Current location: Ghazni warehouse
Inscriptions: Arabic, Kufic, one line each
al-mulk
al-mulk
Neg. no.: –
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002
Drawings: –
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002
Drawings: –