Lot Essay
The inscription is from the Qur'an, sura lix, pt.vv.19 and 20.
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MOROCCO, PROBABLY FEZ 14TH CENTURY
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A MARINID WOODEN INSCRIPTION BEAM
Morocco, probably Fez 14th century
The wooden beam carved in relief with a single row of knotted kufic surrounded by scrolling foliage, upper border of simple floral motifs, some polycrhome remaining, minor losses
57in. (145cm.) long; 7 3/8in. (18.5cm.) high
Morocco, probably Fez 14th century
The wooden beam carved in relief with a single row of knotted kufic surrounded by scrolling foliage, upper border of simple floral motifs, some polycrhome remaining, minor losses
57in. (145cm.) long; 7 3/8in. (18.5cm.) high
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