Islamic Ghazni: Marble
Inv. no. C6100
Dado panels
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1960
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Ivan XVII (reused on the western side)
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Ivan XVII (reused on the western side)
Dado panel
Marble
Bas-relief
72,7x19x5,5
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. Location mark incised on the lower stripe. Epigraphic band damaged.
Current location: Ghazni warehouse
Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
Current location: Ghazni warehouse
Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
(ـٮلواٮه (؟
Translation uncertain (Reading by V. Allegranzi)
Neg. no.: 3904/10; 3905/1,2; 552/37
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002; R. Giunta, 2013
Drawings: IsIAO DepCS 14321; mark drawing
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002; R. Giunta, 2013
Drawings: IsIAO DepCS 14321; mark drawing