Islamic Ghazni: Marble
Inv. no. C6175
Dado panels
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1959
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Antechamber LVII (in situ)
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Antechamber LVII (in situ)
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Dado panel
Marble
Bas-relief
72x65
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 right edge missing.
Current location: Kabul National Museum
Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
Current location: Kabul National Museum
Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
از گل و آب نها[د بر سر گردون هزار گنجی گران]
"... with clay and water He lai[d a thousand priceless treasures on the summit of heaven]" (Reading by A. Bombaci)
Neg. no.: 3282/4; 2487/3; 824/2
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004; E. Monti, 2006; R. Giunta, 2013
Drawings: –
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004; E. Monti, 2006; R. Giunta, 2013
Drawings: –