Islamic Ghazni: Marble
Inv. no. C5761
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
70x38.5x6.5
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. Small portion of the lower left corner missing.
Current location: Ghazni warehouse
Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
Current location: Ghazni warehouse
Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
(سیـ]ـف دولت بن ابر[هیم](؟]
"[Say]f-i dawlat b. Ibr[ahim](?)" (Reading by V. Allegranzi)
Neg. no.: 3336/6; 3878/1; 2940/11; 2933/9; 832/8; 808/5
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002; R. Giunta, 2013
Drawings: –
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002; R. Giunta, 2013
Drawings: –