Lot 289
  • 289

A carved sandstone tile with Qur'anic inscription, probably Delhi, circa 1200-25 AD

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • sandstone
the square sandstone tile featuring a detail from a Qur'anic frieze, carved in deep relief

Condition

Abrasion and minor chips to surface, break to right-hand angle of surface with associated restoration, as viewed.
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Catalogue Note

inscriptions

Qur'an, part of surah al-'Imran (III), verse 18.