Islamic Ghazni: Marble
Inv. no. C5760
Dado panels
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Central courtyard, north-east side (reused on the platform)
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Central courtyard, north-east side (reused on the platform)
Dado panel
Marble
Bas-relief
74x48x9
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. Upper and lower sections corroded.
Current location: Ghazni warehouse
Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
Current location: Ghazni warehouse
Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
(نـ]ـکو گفت و رٯـ(؟]
"said good things [...]" (Reading by V. Allegranzi)
Neg. no.: 3336/1; 3880/12; 3881/12; 2933/9; 2948/6,12; 832/7,12; 808/5
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002; R. Giunta, 2013
Drawings: –
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002; R. Giunta, 2013
Drawings: –