Islamic Ghazni: Marble
Inv. no. C3543
Dado panels
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Antechamber LVIII
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Antechamber LVIII
Dado panel
Marble
Bas-relief
72.5x39x5.5
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 lower stripe. Reassembled from two fragments (see C2970). Upper right corner missing.
Current location: Ghazni warehouse
Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
Current location: Ghazni warehouse
Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
بهشت (؟) نها[ن صٮـ]
"hidden paradise (?) [...]" (Reading by V. Allegranzi)
Neg. no.: 3302/6; 1217/2; 808/20
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002
Drawings: –
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002
Drawings: –