Islamic Ghazni: Marble
Inv. no. IG0042

Bases of columns
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957
Ghazni area
Rawza, Ziyarat Khwaja Bolghar (reused)
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Base of column
Marble
Bas-relief

17th c.

Base of column composed of a truncated pyramid (with a square base) developing into a polygonal shape. The decoration consists of a polylobated pointed arch carved on each face; the arch is surmounted by a fleur-de-lis. The upper face of the base contains a round hole for inserting a wooden column.

Current location: unknown
Neg. no.: 495/1
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Drawings: –