Islamic Ghazni: Fired clay
Inv. no. C0157

Glazed ceramic tiles
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Room Va
C0157

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C0157b

Moulded relief decorated tile
Fired clay
Mould
9x3.9
Late 12th - early 13th c.

Complete small yellow monochrome hexagonal tile, in the shape of elongated hexagon. The glaze has greenish tinges. Small portions of the decoration as well as the frame are worn out, with no more slip or glaze. The rear surface is quite even and smooth. Moulded relief decoration representing two unicorns or caprids heraldically facing each other, carrying in their mouths a ribbon or palmette. The central motif is framed by a simple fillet.

Current location: Kabul National Museum
Neg. no.: –
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004; E. Monti, 2006
Drawings: –