Islamic Ghazni: Stucco
Inv. no. C5549

Pilasters
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1957-1966
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Outer wall, exterior, north side
C5549

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C5549
Pilaster_Type 1
C5549_Artusi 2007

Pilaster
Stucco
Carving
22×18×7
Late 11th - early 12th c.

Small fragment of pilaster. Type 1: vegetal symmetrical pattern composed of palmettes and honeycomb calyx flowers, framed by interlaced lateral bands.

Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. n. 7761
Neg. no.: –
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
Drawings: –