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)
IG0289

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IG0289
IG0289_neg 475-10_bassa risoluzione Artusi 2009
IG0289b

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
Neg. no.: 475/10
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2009
Drawings: –