Islamic Ghazni: Marble
Inv. no. C2952
Arches
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957, Umberto Scerrato
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace Area
Ziyarat Ibrahim (reused)
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace Area
Ziyarat Ibrahim (reused)
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Arch
Marble
Bas-relief
72×100×12
505/1112
Upper part of a pointed and polylobated arch (lower sections missing). The arch, surmounted by an epigraphic panel, is enclosed in a rectangular epigraphic frame. The spandrels show each a fleur-de-lis and vegetal scrolls. One of the inscriptions bears the name and the titles of the Ghaznavid ruler Mas‘ud III (r. 1099-1115). Probably related with the two screens C2975 and C2976.
Current location: Ghazni warehouse
Two epigraphic bands: Arabic, cursive, each on one line
Around the arch: Quran 2:255
Upper horizontal band
Current location: Ghazni warehouse
Two epigraphic bands: Arabic, cursive, each on one line
Around the arch: Quran 2:255
Upper horizontal band
وانصر السلطان الاعظم ابا سعد مسعود وخلد ملكه
“And that God will grant victory to al-sulṭān al-a‘ẓam Abā Sa‘d Mas‘ūd and that makes eternal his sovereignty” (Reading by A. Bombaci)
Neg. no.: 572/1-3,5-12; 1105/1; 1220/8-9
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2003; R. Giunta, 2013
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2017
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2003; R. Giunta, 2013
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2017