Islamic Ghazni: Marble
Inv. no. C2976

Screens
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, Adamesteanu 1959
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Central courtyard, south-eastern corner
C2976

Other images

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C2976
C2976_neg 1220-10
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C2976g MR 2009_bassa risol
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Screen
Marble
Bas-relief and openwork
48x94x11
505/1112

Transenna carved in bas-relief and with central openwork geometric pattern (type 4). Reassembled from three fragments. Epigraphic band heavily hammered, except for the lateral part on the short face and of the last two letters of the lower band in the front face. The openwork decoration of the inner panel partially missing. Related with C2975 and C2952. Possibly part of a small pavilion.

Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7826

Inscriptions on the outer frame (4 sides) and on the lateral face. Arabic, cursive, one line. Text of construction dated 505/1112; Reading by R. Giunta.
Name of the person responsible for the work
Neg. no.: 1220/10-11
Digital photos: D. Marletto, 2007; R. Giunta, 2007; M. Rugiadi, 2009
Drawings: sketches without number