Lot Essay
The inscription is not koranic. It can be translated "what in this world...".
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IRAN OR EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN, CIRCA 12TH CENTURY
Details
A SELJUK CARVED LIMESTONE INSCRIPTION PANEL
Iran or Eastern Mediterranean, circa 12th century
Of rectangular form, the face carved with a broad central register of strong double-outlined kufic on a ground of spiralling vine, plain bands above and below, zigzag band along the bottom, repaired break, slight damages
18 x 28½in. (46 x 72.5cm.)
Iran or Eastern Mediterranean, circa 12th century
Of rectangular form, the face carved with a broad central register of strong double-outlined kufic on a ground of spiralling vine, plain bands above and below, zigzag band along the bottom, repaired break, slight damages
18 x 28½in. (46 x 72.5cm.)
Provenance
Nasli M. Heeramaneck, donated by Joan Palevsky
Literature
Pal, Pratapaditya (ed.): Islamic Art, the Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection, Los Angeles, 1973, no.355, p.179 (not illustrated).
Special notice
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