Islamic Ghazni: Fired clay
Inv. no. Y0254

Glazed ceramic tiles
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1958
Ghazni, House of Lustreware
Between rooms IX and X
Y0254

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Y0254b

Moulded relief decorated tile
Fired clay
Mould
6x3.5 cm
Late 12th - early 13th c.

Small fragment of a mustard monochrome square tile. The rear surface is uneven and rough. Moulded relief decoration probably representing a passant quadruped in profile, facing the dexter side; only one hind foot is visible. 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

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Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004; E. Monti, 2006
Drawings: –