Large Ghaznavid Calligraphic Column Capital
11th century AD. A substantial carved limestone column capital with two discoid tiers below a rectangular top; the top has roundels to the underside corners, calligraphic inscriptions to the outer faces and roundels enclosing a stylised star; circumferential geometric band to tier below; Multan or Afghan. 61.7 kg, 42 x 41cm (16 1/2 x 16 1/4"). Property of a West London businessman, his collection having been formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10314-166360.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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11th century AD. A substantial carved limestone column capital with two discoid tiers below a rectangular top; the top has roundels to the underside corners, calligraphic inscriptions to the outer faces and roundels enclosing a stylised star; circumferential geometric band to tier below; Multan or Afghan. 61.7 kg, 42 x 41cm (16 1/2 x 16 1/4"). Property of a West London businessman, his collection having been formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10314-166360.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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