Islamic Ghazni: Marble
Inv. no. C5915
Dado panels
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Central courtyard, north-eastern side
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Central courtyard, north-eastern side
Dado panel
Marble
Bas-relief
14.5x12x3.5
Late 11th - early 12th c.
Very small fragment of the upper section of a dado panel (Type 14 - upper section kufic epigraphic band; middle section sequence of interlaced trilobated arches; lower section sequence of two interlaced and rolled up half-palmettes. The band of trilobated arches meets at an angle of 95°). Slightly corroded.
Current location: Ghazni warehouse
Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
One letter
Current location: Ghazni warehouse
Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
One letter
Neg. no.: 975/2; 3893/2
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002
Drawings: –
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002
Drawings: –