The dado belogs to Type 14. The decoration is composed of three horizontal sections: the upper section consists of a kufic epigraphic band, the middle section of a sequence of interlaced trilobated arches, and the lower section of a sequence of two interlaced and rolled up half-palmettes. The band of trilobated arches meets at an angle of 95°. They are set against a vegetal pattern of interlaced half-palmettes and fleur-de-lis. Location mark incised on the lower stripe. Right half of the inscription damaged; possibly hammered away on purpose. Small portion of the lower left corner missing.

Current location: Ghazni warehouse

Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line

Neg. no.: 3833/7-8; 1221/10
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002; R. Giunta, 2013
Drawings: –