Islamic Ghazni: Marble
Inv. no. C6087

Dado panels
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1960
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Ivan XVII (reused on the eastern side)
C6087

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Dado panel
Marble
Bas-relief
71.8x25x4
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 portions of lower corners missing.

Current location: unknown

Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
دهد د
"he gives [...]" (Reading by A. Bombaci)
Neg. no.: 3905/5; 6375/2; 1511/5
Digital photos: –
Drawings: Inv. no.14320