Islamic Ghazni: Marble
Inv. no. C2913

Dado panels
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace Area
Socalled Ziyara of Ibrahim (reused)
C2913

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C2913_MAIA2002

Dado panel
Marble
Bas-relief
62x41x6
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 lower stripe. Upper section and lower left corner missing.

Current location: Ghazni warehouse

Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
Lower part of a few letters
Neg. no.: 1215/5
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002
Drawings: –