Islamic Ghazni: Fired clay
Inv. no. Y0216

Glazed ceramic tiles
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1958
Ghazni, House of Lustreware
Room XIII
Y0216

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Y0216b

Moulded relief decorated tile
Fired clay
Mould
8x7.2x4.5x1 cm
Late 12th - early 13th c.

Fragment of a light green monochrome square tile. Small parts of the relief decoration and the frame are worn out, with no more slip or glaze. The rear surface is uneven and rough. Moulded relief decoration representing a rampant quadruped, probably a gazelle, in profile, facing the dexter side, showing its left forefoot in the air and a large tail raised. The central motif is enclosed in a beaded frame. None of the tiles of the House of Lustreware was found in situ, therefore their use remains uncertain. An ongoing study conducted by A. Fusaro re-examines the topic on the basis of the archaeological data.

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