MEDIEVAL SELJUK ARCHITECTURAL INSCRIPTION
Ca. AD 1100 - 1300.
A huge Seljuk marble architectural inscription reading from right to left. The inscription rests on a large base. Islamic architecture is renowned for its intricate decorations and inscriptions, which often carry religious or cultural meaning. These inscriptions can be found on various architectural elements such as mosques, palaces, tombs, and other structures. For similar see: MET museum Accession Number: 48.101.3.
Size: 145mm x 450mm; Weight: 7kg
Provenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a family London collection formed since the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
