Lot Essay
The top and bottom rows of tiles contain legible inscriptions: a prayer and Qur'an sura iii, parts of v.173.
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MOROCCO, 13TH/14TH CENTURY
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SIXTEEN ALMOHAD OR MARINID SQUARE INSCRIPTION TILES
MOROCCO, 13TH/14TH CENTURY
From partial inscriptions, of red earthenware with dark manganese glaze cut away and whitened to reveal a naskh inscription, leafy interlace in the spandrels, one tile formed of two halves, others chipped
Each approx. 3¾in. (9.5cm.) square (16)
MOROCCO, 13TH/14TH CENTURY
From partial inscriptions, of red earthenware with dark manganese glaze cut away and whitened to reveal a naskh inscription, leafy interlace in the spandrels, one tile formed of two halves, others chipped
Each approx. 3¾in. (9.5cm.) square (16)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.