Islamic Ghazni: Fired clay
Inv. no. IG6419
Glazed ceramic tiles
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni area
Unknown
Ghazni area
Unknown
Moulded relief decorated tile
Fired clay
Mould
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Late 12th - early 13th c.
Two matching fragments of a green monochrome square tile. Some portions of the relief decoration are worn out, with no more slip or glaze. Moulded relief decoration representing a rampant lion in profile, facing the left side, with its right forefoot in the air. The central motif is unframed. Two fragments matching.
Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 5876
Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 5876
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Digital photos: G. Di Flumeri, 2000
Drawings: –
Digital photos: G. Di Flumeri, 2000
Drawings: –