Islamic Ghazni: Stucco
Inv. no. C5475
Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Facade, north-west external side
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Facade, north-west external side
Pilaster
Stucco
Carving
20×15×10
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 painting traces
Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7156
Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 7156
Neg. no.: 910/2, 3828/2
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: –
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: –