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Solomon Treasure
1050 Second Ave
New York City, NY 10022 , United States
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Rare Indian Carved Calligraphic Marble Tile, circa 1860
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Description
A rare Indian 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. -
More Information
Origin: India Period: 19th Century Materials: Marble Condition: Good. Creation Date: 1860 Styles / Movements: Other, Traditional Patterns: Traditional Incollect Reference #: 486031 -
Dimensions
W. 18 in; H. 8.5 in; D. 1 in; W. 45.72 cm; H. 21.59 cm; D. 2.54 cm;
Message from Seller:
For four generations, Solomon Treasure has obtained a reputation for dealing in rare and important 18th – 19th century antiques and fine art.
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