Tile from a Frieze, 13th century, Attributed to Iran, Kashan, Stonepaste; inglaze painted in blue and turquoise and luster-paint

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Tile from a Frieze, 13th century, Attributed to Iran, Kashan, Stonepaste; inglaze painted in blue and turquoise and luster-painted on opaque white glaze, H. 7 1/2 in. ( cm), Ceramics-Tiles, This tile bearing verses from the Qur’an may have once formed part of a calligraphic frieze within a tomb or religious structure. Written in thuluth script, the raised text from Sura 62 (Al-Jumu‘ah), Verse 9 demands that believers join in Friday prayer

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Size: 4456px × 2637px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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