细节
A FATIMID SANDSTONE TOMBSTONE
EGYPT, AH 442/1050-1 AD
With arched top, the face with a panel of foliated kufic below a semi-circular panel of acanthus-like foliage, a stylised squat pillar at each side with palmette capital supporting a semi-circular arch of plaited motifs, the top of the panel with the second half of the inscription, the reverse with a rounded floral panel in a similar border, the inscription reading 'this is the tomb of Salim b. Hamid, may the mercy of God be upon [him ....... who died] in the year 442, slight damage to extremities
24½in. (62cm.) high
EGYPT, AH 442/1050-1 AD
With arched top, the face with a panel of foliated kufic below a semi-circular panel of acanthus-like foliage, a stylised squat pillar at each side with palmette capital supporting a semi-circular arch of plaited motifs, the top of the panel with the second half of the inscription, the reverse with a rounded floral panel in a similar border, the inscription reading 'this is the tomb of Salim b. Hamid, may the mercy of God be upon [him ....... who died] in the year 442, slight damage to extremities
24½in. (62cm.) high