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Exceptional Pair of Islamic Middle Eastern Ceramic Tiles with Quran Verses

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An exceptional and large pair of Islamic Middle Eastern ceramic tiles with Quran verses, 20th century. Each set with 35 ceramic tiles, measuring 6? x 6. One with a cobalt border and the other with a yellow border, with floral designs. Very fine Arabic calligraphy throughout with verses from the Holy Quran (Koran), framed beautifully and ready to be hung. The set of cobalt blue tiles: Surah Al-Fatiha (???? ???????) Chapter 1 – The Opening: Al-Fatiha: Verse 1 ?????? ??????? ???????????? ?????????? In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Al-Fatiha: Verse 2 ????????? ??????? ????? ????????????? Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds; Al-Fatiha: Verse 3 ???????????? ?????????? Most Gracious, Most Merciful; Al-Fatiha: Verse 4 ??????? ?????? ???????? Master of the Day of Judgment. Al-Fatiha: Verse 5 ???????? ???????? ?????????? ??????????? Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek. Al-Fatiha: Verse 6 ???????? ?????????? ?????????????? Show us the straight way, Al-Fatiha: Verse 7 ??????? ????????? ?????????? ?????????? ?????? ???????????? ?????????? ????? ???????????? The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, those whose (portion) is not wrath, and who go not astray. The right one is Tasbih al-Tarawih: ???? ?????? … ????? ?? ????? ???????? … ????? ?? ????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ????????? ???????? … ????? ????? ???? ???? ?? ???? ??? ???? … ???? ???? ???? ??? ???????? ?????? . Exalted is the Possessor of the hidden and the manifest dominion. Exalted is the Possessor of Might, Greatness, Reverence, Power, Pride, and Majesty. Exalted is the Master, the Living, the one who neither sleeps nor dies. All-perfect, All-holy, Our Lord, and the Lord of the angels and the souls. Overall each set of tiles in frame measures 46.5 high x 35 wide. Please note they are extremely heavy. Very good condition, no chips, cracks or repairs. Minor fading to some areas, see photos. Dimensions Height: 46.5 in. (118.11 cm) Width: 35 in. (88.9 cm) Depth: 3 in. (7.62 cm) Style Islamic (Of the Period) Materials and Techniques Ceramic Place of Origin Egypt Period 20th Century Date of Manufacture 20th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 46.5 in (118.11 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Islamic (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1901-2000
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7386231499712
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