Islamic Ghazni: Fired clay
Inv. no. C1101BIS
Glazed ceramic tiles
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Probably room XX
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Probably room XX
Moulded relief decorated tile
Fired clay
Mould
5x3 cm
Late 12th - early 13th c.
Small fragment of a green monochrome square tile. Some portions of the decoration and the frame are worn out, with no more slip or glaze. The rear surface is even and smooth. Moulded relief decoration representing a gazelle in profile, facing the dexter side, only the head is preserved. The central motif is enclosed in a beaded frame.
Current location: Kabul National Museum
Current location: Kabul National Museum
Neg. no.: –
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004; E. Monti, 2006
Drawings: –
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004; E. Monti, 2006
Drawings: –