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. Reassembled from two fragments.

Current location: Ghazni warehouse

Inscription: Persian, kufic, one line

Neg. no.: 3897/4; 3898/1; 1226/4; 2987 GS (from a cast); 3788/2
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002
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