Islamic Ghazni: Stucco
Inv. no. C3762
Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
North-western tower
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
North-western tower
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Pilaster
Stucco
Carving
36×28.5×3.5
Late 11th - early 12th c.
Portion of pilaster. Type 1: vegetal symmetrical pattern composed of palmettes and honeycomb calyx flowers, framed by interlaced lateral bands. Red painting traces. Severely worn.
Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7262
Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7262
Neg. no.: 910/1, 3828/1
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: –
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: –