Islamic Ghazni: Marble
Inv. no. C2975
Screens
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1959
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Central courtyard, south-eastern corner
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Central courtyard, south-eastern corner
Other images
Screen
Marble
Bas-relief and openwork
48x92x12.5
505/1112
Transenna carved in bas-relief and with central openwork geometric pattern (type 4). Related with C2976 and C2952. Possibly part of a small pavilion.
Current location: Ghazni warehouse
Inscriptions on the outer frame (4 sides) and on the lateral face. Arabic, cursive, one line. Text of construction dated 505/1112; Reading by A. Bombaci.
Name of the person responsible for the work
Current location: Ghazni warehouse
Inscriptions on the outer frame (4 sides) and on the lateral face. Arabic, cursive, one line. Text of construction dated 505/1112; Reading by A. Bombaci.
Name of the person responsible for the work
محمد بن حسين بن مبارك
"Muḥammad b. Ḥusayn b. Mubārak"
Neg. no.: 1220/7, 12; 1749/1-3
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002
Drawings: Rilievi s.r.l., 2010
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002
Drawings: Rilievi s.r.l., 2010