11th Century Illustrations of Ghaznavids

[Druzhina]

I have a few 11th Century Illustrations of Ghaznavids, but I would like more if anyone has one.

Marble panel with cavalry combat, Ghaznavid, c.1100. David Collection Museum, Copenhagen

Ghaznavid Ghilmān (Ghulams) on wall paintings from one of the Ghaznavid palaces at Laškari Bazar in central Afghanistan
Detail of Ghaznavid guards, with short handled maces, at Laškari Bazar
A soft headdress at Laškari Bazar
Ghaznavid Ghulam from Armies of the Dark Ages 600-1066 by Ian Heath based on Laškari Bazar wall paintings.
Ghaznavid Bodyguard by Graham Turner based based on Laškari Bazar wall paintings.


Silver Bowl with seated ruler and attendants, from Iran or Afghanistan (Ghaznavid?), 11th century, State Hermitage Museum inv. S-499, St. Petersburg

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Marble panel with cavalry combat, Ghaznavid, c.1100. David Collection Museum, Copenhagen
Wall paintings from one of the Ghaznavid palaces at Laškari Bazar in central Afghanistan
Silver Bowl with seated ruler and attendants, from Iran or Afghanistan (Ghaznavid?), 11th century, State Hermitage Museum inv. S-499, St. Petersburg

Druzhina
11th Century Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers

[Techno]

Nice finds, yet again, D.

(Though I'm going to have to Google 'Ghanavids'......Never heard of them before  today.  )......Right, I know now.

Cheers - Phil

[fsn]

(Though I'm going to have to Google 'Ghanavids'......

... and you came up with films from West Africa?


These are tweaking my interest in the region in this period. Though I am trying to resist.

One question. Where is the bodyguard's left arm?

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Fantastic finds D

[Druzhina]

... and you came up with films from West Africa?


These are tweaking my interest in the region in this period. Though I am trying to resist.

One question. Where is the bodyguard's left arm?

Do you mean the Graham Turner painting? 
"Where are their heads?" would be more appropriate for the main wall paintings.

Druzhina
Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers

[fsn]

 Where is his left arm? A shield that small you'd expect to see his hand?

[clibinarium]

Presumably the grip of the shield is behind the boss, therefore the hand and arm are obscured?

[fsn]

Odd way to hold the shield in an otherwise relaxed pose.