Islamic Ghazni: Marble
Inv. no. C5755

Dado panels
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Central courtyard, north-east side (reused on the platform)
C5755

Other images

C5755-C5757-C5758-C5760-C5762_Neg2948-12
C5755-C5762_FB_Neg824-9
C5755-C5762_FB_Neg832-9
C5755-C5762_Neg2948-8
C5755-C5762_Neg2940-10
C5755-C5762_Neg2948-9
C5755-C5762_Neg2949-2
C5755_MAIA2002

Dado panel
Marble
Bas-relief
70x28.3x7
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. Much corroded. Lower left corner missing.

Current location: Ghazni warehouse

Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
(ﻁاعت سحـ(؟
"obedience [...]" (Reading by A. Bombaci)
Neg. no.: 3339/1; 2948/8,9,12; 2940/10; 2949/2; 824/9; 832/9
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002
Drawings: –