Image depicting a fragment of building decoration with intertwined leaves.
Image depicting a fragment of building decoration with intertwined leaves.
Image depicting a fragment of building decoration with intertwined leaves.
Image depicting the backside a fragment of building decoration

Building Decoration with Floral Ornament

Location Karakorum

Dating 13th-14th cent.

Epoch Mongolian empire

Technique Plastic Art

Type Excavation find

Description

This fragment of architectural decoration was found in the Great Hall of Karakorum. It shows intertwined leafy vines in half relief. The back is slightly curved, possibly because the fragment was once part of a richly decorated temple column.

3D Visualisation

3D Model: H. Rohland

Images: H. Rohland