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 central field. Much damaged. Reassembled from three fragments.

Current location: Kabul National Museum, Inv. no. 05.2.1239

Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line

Neg. no.: 3957/12
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004
Drawings: –