Islamic Ghazni: Stucco
Inv. no. C3757

Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
North-western tower
C3757

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C3757
Pilaster_Type 1

Pilaster
Stucco
Carving
30×26×16
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: Kabul National Museum, Inv. no. 05.2.0060
Neg. no.: 910/3, 3828/3
Digital photos: M. Rugiadi, 2004
Drawings: –