Islamic Ghazni: Marble
Inv. no. C6108
Dado panels
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1960
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Ivan XVII (reused on the western side)
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Ivan XVII (reused on the western side)
Dado panel
Marble
Bas-relief
66x39x5
Late 11th - early 12th c.
The dado belogs to Type 2. The decoration is composed of three horizontal sections: the upper section consists of an epigraphic band in cursive script, the middle section of a sequence of interlaced trilobated arches, and the lower section of a sequence of two interlaced and rolled up half-palmettes. The trilobated arches are plain inside and alternate with vertical motifs created by split-palmettes and fleur-de-lis. Hole with iron nail (related to the re-employment), in the epigraphic band. Unfinished hole in the lower stripe. Location mark (?) incised on the central field. Upper corners missing.
Current location: Ghazni warehouse
Inscription: Arabic, cursive, one line
Current location: Ghazni warehouse
Inscription: Arabic, cursive, one line
[...] الـ]ـشكر و]
"gratitude and [...]" (Reading by R. Giunta)
Neg. no.: 3905/9,10; 1881/3; 475/7
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002
Drawings: –
Digital photos: G. Pastori, 2002
Drawings: –