Islamic Ghazni: Marble
Inv. no. C2898
Dado panels
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace Area
Socalled Ziyara of Ibrahim (reused)
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace Area
Socalled Ziyara of Ibrahim (reused)
Dado panel
Marble
Bas-relief
33x26.5x6.5
Late 11th - early 12th c.
Fragment of the upper and middle sections a dado panel (Type 14 - upper section kufic epigraphic band; middle section sequence of interlaced trilobated arches; lower section sequence of two interlaced and rolled up half-palmettes. The band of trilobated arches meets at an angle of 95°). Much corroded.
Current location: Kabul National Museum, Inv. no. 05.2.1561
Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
Lower part of eight letters
Current location: Kabul National Museum, Inv. no. 05.2.1561
Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
Lower part of eight letters
Neg. no.: 1217/4; 3912/3
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004
Drawings: –
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004
Drawings: –