Name: Rare Indian Islamic Carved Calligraphic Marble Tile, circa 1860
Price: 25000 USD
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A rare Indian Islamic carved calligraphic marble tile, circa 1860
Hand carved with a cusped cartouche containing lines of dense … more 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. less

Dimensions: 18ʺW × 1ʺD × 8.5ʺH

Styles: Islamic

Period: Mid 19th Century

Country of Origin: India

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Marble

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: Beige

Tear Sheet

Condition Notes: Good Wear consistent with age and use. Good Wear consistent with age and use. less

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New York, NY

Rare Indian Islamic Carved Calligraphic Marble Tile, circa 1860

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