Islamic Ghazni: Fired clay
Inv. no. IG6205

Glazed ceramic tiles
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni area
Unknown
IG6205

Moulded relief decorated tile
Fired clay
Mould

Late 12th - early 13th c.

Large fragment of a yellow monochrome square tile. Moulded relief decoration representing a rampant gazelle in profile, facing the dexter side, with its forefeet in the air, showing a large tail raised with a vegetal end. The central motif is framed by a simple fillet; this is an unusual feature for square tiles with gazelle.

Current location: Ghazni warehouse
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