Islamic Ghazni: Marble
Inv. no. C6087
Dado panels
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1960
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Ivan XVII (reused on the eastern side)
Ghazni, Ghaznavid Palace
Ivan XVII (reused on the eastern side)
Dado panel
Marble
Bas-relief
71.8x25x4
Late 11th - early 12th c.
The dado belogs to Type 14. The decoration is composed of three horizontal sections: the upper section consists of a kufic epigraphic band, 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 band of trilobated arches meets at an angle of 95°. They are set against a vegetal pattern of interlaced half-palmettes and fleur-de-lis. Small portions of lower corners missing.
Current location: unknown
Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
Current location: unknown
Inscription: Persian, Kufic, one line
دهد د
"he gives [...]" (Reading by A. Bombaci)
Neg. no.: 3905/5; 6375/2; 1511/5
Digital photos: –
Drawings: Inv. no.14320
Digital photos: –
Drawings: Inv. no.14320