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 (1959). Only one fragment remaining (2004). Lower left corner missing.

Current location: Kabul National Museum, Inv. no. 05.2.1530

Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line

Neg. no.: 3334/8; 3339/7; 2933/4,5,9
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004
Drawings: –