Islamic Ghazni: Marble
Inv. no. C2909

Dado panels
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace Area
Socalled Ziyara of Ibrahim (reused)
C2909

Other images

C2909_neg 1216-1
C2906-C2909-C3733-Sp0066-Sp0068_FB_Neg1053-9
C2909_2013rg

Dado panel
Marble
Bas-relief
73x41x6.5
Late 11th - early 12th c.

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 upper stripe. Lower corners missing.

Current location: Ghazni warehouse

Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
(هیبت او سپرد (؟
"his majesty entrusted (?)" (Reading by V. Allegranzi)
Neg. no.: 1216/1; 1219/8; 3927/8-9; 1053/9
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002; R. Giunta, 2013
Drawings: –