Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1575
Publication Place
Iran (made) -
Subject
Metalwork
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Length: 38.8cm, Height: 13.5cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
M.5-1919
Record ID
M.5-1919
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1575
Notes
This is one of a set of eight pierced-steel door plaques said to be from the tomb of Shah Tahmasp. He was the second ruler (from 1524 to 1576) of the Safavid dynasty in Iran. The full inscription was an Arabic poem in honour of the Fourteen Immaculates. These were the members of Muhammad's family whom the Shi'ite Muslims of Iran hold in greatest esteem. This plaque refers to the Prophet's cousin and son-in-law: 'the Lion of God known as Ali'.
Sample Text
Transliteration wa akhihi asad Allah musamma bi-`Ali Translation 'and of his brother, the lion of God, named 'Ali'
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Steel, pierced Steel Piercing
Fiziksel açıklama
Plaque of openwork steel with Arabic inscription.
Üslup
Safavid
