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 reverse side. Epigraphic band corroded. Lower left corner missing.

Current location: Kabul National Museum, Inv. no. 05.2.1207

Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line

Neg. no.: 3336/12; 852/10; 831/4
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004; E. Monti, 2006; R. Giunta, 2013
Drawings: Rilievi s.r.l., 2013