Islamic Ghazni: Marble
Inv. no. C2914

Dado panels
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace Area
Socalled Ziyara of Ibrahim (reused)
C2914

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C2914
C2902-C2903-C2905-C2914-C2916-C2926_s.n.Neg

Dado panel
Marble
Bas-relief
57x27x7
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. Epigraphic band missing.

Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7840
Neg. no.: 3887/11
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