Islamic Ghazni: Marble
Inv. no. C6163
Dado panels
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1959
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Pillar between rooms IX and X (in situ)
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Pillar between rooms IX and X (in situ)
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Dado panel
Marble
Bas-relief
72x75
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. Upper stripe and lower section much corroded.
Current location: Kabul National Museum, Inv. no. 05.2.1345
Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
Current location: Kabul National Museum, Inv. no. 05.2.1345
Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
[ی و عمد ان هران عـ[ـمد [...]
Translation uncertain (Reading by V. Allegranzi)
Neg. no.: 3897/12; 3899/8; 2934/3,4; 1902/9
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004; E. Monti, 2006; R. Giunta, 2013
Drawings: –
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004; E. Monti, 2006; R. Giunta, 2013
Drawings: –