Islamic Ghazni: Marble
Inv. no. C0293
Dado panels
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
(surface)
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
(surface)
Dado panel
Marble
Bas-relief
31x15x5 cm
Late 11th - early 12th c.
Fragment of the upper and middle sections of a dado panel (Type 2 - upper section: epigraphic band in cursive script; middle section: sequence of interlaced trilobated arches: lower section: sequence of two interlaced and rolled up half-palmettes). Epigraphic band abraded.
Related fragment: C2924
Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7828
Inscription. Arabic, cursive, one line (illegible)
Related fragment: C2924
Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7828
Inscription. Arabic, cursive, one line (illegible)
Neg. no.: 3925/3
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2007
Drawings: Rilievi s.r.l., 2013
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2007
Drawings: Rilievi s.r.l., 2013