Islamic Ghazni: Fired clay
Inv. no. C0155

Glazed ceramic tiles
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1958
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Room Va
C0155

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C0155b

Moulded relief decorated tile
Fired clay
Mould
2.3x2.3x1
Late 12th - early 13th c.

Half of a small brown monochrome hexagonal tile, in the shape of elongated hexagon, with lightly oblique edges, cut downward. The surfaces in relief of the decoration as well as the frame are worn out, with no more slip or glaze. The rear surface is even and smooth. Moulded relief decoration representing two unicorns or caprids (only one preserved) heraldically facing each other, carrying in their mouths a ribbon or palmette. The central motif is framed by a simple fillet.

Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. D155/89 341
Neg. no.: –
Digital photos: G. Di Flumeri, 2000
Drawings: –