A TIMURID CARVED HARDWOOD BEAM
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A TIMURID CARVED HARDWOOD BEAM

PROBABLY MAZANDERAN, NORTH IRAN, 15TH CENTURY

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A TIMURID CARVED HARDWOOD BEAM
PROBABLY MAZANDERAN, NORTH IRAN, 15TH CENTURY
Originally from the lower inscription band around a cenotaph, the entire surface carved to leave a band of elegant thuluth inscription in relief on a plain ground, simple raised band above and below, occasional traces of paint, slight damages
4½ x 44in. (11.1 x 111.6cm.)
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Lot Essay

The inscription contains parts of the call to God to bless Muhammad and the Shi'a Imams. This section includes the third to sixth Imams.

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