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Rare Indian Islamic Carved Calligraphic Marble Tile, circa 1860
About the Item
A rare Indian Islamic carved calligraphic marble tile, circa 1860
Hand carved with a cusped cartouche containing lines of dense thuluth calligraphy. Sitting on a custom made stand.
Extremely fine piece.
Measures: Tile: 8.5" high x 18" wide x 1" deep.
Translation:
Everything is Perishable except his (God's) countenance
Provenance
Christie's London, 16 June 1987, no.291.
Inscriptions
Surah al-Qasas XXVIII, part of v.88.
- Dimensions:Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Style:Islamic (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1860
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1798220629472
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