Islamic Ghazni: Marble
Inv. no. C6166SIC
Dado panels
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1959
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Antechamber IX
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Antechamber IX
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Dado panel
Marble
Bas-relief
68.5x38.5
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 upper stripe. Upper right side and lower stripe slightly damaged.
Current location: Ghazni warehouse
Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
Current location: Ghazni warehouse
Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
[شاهی و سروری بـ[ـدیشان کند ناز(؟) روی زمین
"[A conqueror, a kin]g, a leader. The earth as a whole blandishes(?)] t[hem]" (Reading by A. Bombaci)
Neg. no.: 3897/6; 3898/6; 1226/5; 2988 GS (from a cast); 3788/2
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002; R. Giunta, 2013
Drawings: –
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002; R. Giunta, 2013
Drawings: –