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Exceptional Pair of Islamic Middle Eastern Ceramic Tiles with Quran Verses

Offered by: M and M Gallery (M&M Gallery)

Description
An exceptional and large pair of Islamic Middle Eastern ceramic tiles with Quran verses,
20th century.

Each set with 35 ceramic tiles, measuring 6 x 6.

One with a cobalt border and the other with a yellow border, with floral designs.

Very fine Arabic calligraphy throughout with verses from the Holy Quran (Koran), framed beautifully and ready to be hung.

The set of cobalt blue tiles:

Surah Al-Fatiha

Chapter 1 – The Opening: Al-Fatiha: Verse 1
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

Al-Fatiha: Verse 2
Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds;

Al-Fatiha: Verse 3
Most Gracious, Most Merciful;

Al-Fatiha: Verse 4
Master of the Day of Judgment.

Al-Fatiha: Verse 5
Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek.

Al-Fatiha: Verse 6
Show us the straight way,

Al-Fatiha: Verse 7
The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, those whose (portion) is not wrath, and who go not astray.

The right one is Tasbih al-Tarawih:

Exalted is the Possessor of the hidden and the manifest dominion.
Exalted is the Possessor of Might, Greatness, Reverence, Power, Pride, and Majesty. Exalted is the Master, the Living, the one who neither sleeps nor dies. All-perfect, All-holy, Our Lord, and the Lord of the angels and the souls.

Overall each set of tiles in frame measures 46.5 high x 35 wide. Please note they are extremely heavy.

Very good condition, no chips, cracks or repairs. Minor fading to some areas, see photos.

Dimensions
Height: 46.5 in. (118.11 cm)
Width: 35 in. (88.9 cm)
Depth: 3 in. (7.62 cm)

Style
Islamic (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques
Ceramic

Place of Origin
Egypt

Period
20th Century

Date of Manufacture
20th Century

Item id: 91956761-2238880091
Item type: Antique

More Information

Origin:	Egypt
Period:	1900-1919
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	763636

Dimensions

W.	35 in;	H.	46.5 in;	D.	3 in;
W.	88.9 cm;	H.	118.11 cm;	D.	7.62 cm;

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