Islamic Ghazni: Stucco
Inv. no. C5475

Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Facade, north-west external side
C5475

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C5475
Pilaster_Type 1
C5475_Artusi 2007

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
Neg. no.: 910/2, 3828/2
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: –