Islamic Ghazni: Marble
Inv. no. C5753

Dado panels
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Central courtyard, north-east side (reused on the platform)
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Dado panel
Marble
Bas-relief

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.

Current location: unknown

Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
(قاید حسن (؟
"commander Hasan (?)" (Reading by V. Allegranzi)
Neg. no.: 3339/2,6; 3880/11; 3881/11; 3991/1, 3335/12; 2933/4,6,9
Digital photos: –
Drawings: –