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Rare Indian Islamic Carved Calligraphic Marble Tile, circa 1860

$12,500
£9,543.69
€11,027.65
CA$17,547.63
A$19,558.67
CHF 10,261.76
MX$238,843.20
NOK 129,936.21
SEK 122,809.48
DKK 82,304.18

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: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Island City, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7386245915592

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