Islamic Ghazni: Stucco
Inv. no. C0215
Column capitals
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Central courtyard, north-eastern side
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Central courtyard, north-eastern side
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Capital
Stucco
Carving
10.5×5
Late 11th - early 12th c.
Corner capital, showing a trilobed palmette branching out from a small triangular base. The palmette has a pointed and elongated central lobe and two lateral lobes curving towards the vegetal element's base. Quite well preserved shape.
Similar to C2411. For similar finds in brickwork, see C0297 IG0501, IG2216, IG2409, IG2482.
Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7682
Similar to C2411. For similar finds in brickwork, see C0297 IG0501, IG2216, IG2409, IG2482.
Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7682
Neg. no.: 928/11-12, 3846/11-12
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: –
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: –