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Rare Indian Islamic Carved Calligraphic Marble Tile, circa 1860

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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)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • 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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