Islamic Ghazni: Stucco
Inv. no. C2524
Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Room XVIII
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Room XVIII
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Pilaster
Stucco
Carving
12×24×7
Late 11th - early 12th c.
Fragment of pilaster. Type 1: vegetal symmetrical pattern composed of palmettes and honeycomb calyx flowers, framed by interlaced lateral bands. Red and blue painting traces.
Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7271
Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7271
Neg. no.: 1502/3
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: C. Passaro, 2020