Publication Place
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National Museum of Antiquities and Islamic Arts
Subject
Carved and recessed sandstone.
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
الارتفاع: 45 سم؛ العرض: 32 سم؛ السّماكة: 4.5 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
II.S.94
Record ID
object;ISL;dz;Mus01;37;ar
Library Location
National Museum of Antiquities and Islamic Arts
Notes
A tombstone divided into two parts, containing an inscription in flowery Kufic letters and carved in relief. The text consists of three lines that reproduce the following: - “In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, may God’s prayers and peace be upon Muhammad and his family... This... - Al-Tamimi died on (Monday?)(Hada?)(Wednesday?) -...four hundred and thirteen” (1022 AD).
Sample Text
Ali Benbella “Tombstone” in Discover Islamic Art. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;ISL;dz;Mus01;37;ar
