Publication Date
The beginning of the sixth century AH / the beginning of the twelfth century AD
Publication Place
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Museum of Civilizations / Museum of Oriental Arts
Subject
Baked clay, plaster, mortar, etching, mold, drawing
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
الارتفاع: 52 سم ، العرض: 47 سم ، السماكة: 15 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
IsIAO 7147
Record ID
object;EPM;it;Mus22;4;ar
Library Location
Museum of Civilizations / Museum of Oriental Arts
Date
The beginning of the sixth century AH / the beginning of the twelfth century AD
Notes
The piece of architectural decoration was originally placed on top of the marble base in the palace courtyard. There was an inscription engraved in Arabic bearing the phrase “good news” in lush Kufic letters, which had been carefully drawn, as evidenced by traces of the remaining color.
Sample Text
Michael Jung “Architectural decorative element” in Explore Islamic Art Collections. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;it;Mus22;4;ar
