Islamic Ghazni: Marble
Inv. no. IG0289
Panels with niche design
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, Scerrato 1957
Ghazni area
Arg, Masjid-i Mahalla Rais or Masjid-i Qullali (reused)
Ghazni area
Arg, Masjid-i Mahalla Rais or Masjid-i Qullali (reused)
Panel
Marble
Bas-relief
52x34
11th-12th c.
Rectangular panel carved in bas-relief with pointed horseshoe arch surmounted by a crenellated band. A cursive epigraphic band frames on three sides a horseshoe polylobated and pointed arch sustained by two plain columns. Inside the arch are vegetal elements and a hanging lamp with inscription; the spandrels show vegetal motifs. Left and lower sides corroded.
Current location: Copenhagen, David Collection
Inscriptions: Arabic, cursive (Reading by R. Giunta)
Outer frame: Basmala and Quran 9:18
On both sides of the lamp: Allah
Current location: Copenhagen, David Collection
Inscriptions: Arabic, cursive (Reading by R. Giunta)
Outer frame: Basmala and Quran 9:18
On both sides of the lamp: Allah
Neg. no.: 475/10
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2009
Drawings: –
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2009
Drawings: –