Epigraphic panel

Historical period(s)
9th century
Medium
Marble
Dimensions
H x W x D: 62.9 x 38 x 6.4 cm (24 3/4 x 14 15/16 x 2 1/2 in) Weight: 33.1 kg
Geography
Egypt
Credit Line
Purchase — Smithsonian Unrestricted Trust Funds
Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Accession Number
S1993.8
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Sculpture, Stone
Type

Stele

Keywords
Egypt
Provenance
Provenance research underway.
Published References
  • Encyclopaedia of the Qur'an. 5 vols., Boston and Leiden. vol. 2, fig. 2.
  • Mark Norell, Denise Patry Leidy. Traveling the Silk Road. p. 200 bottom.
  • Sabiha Al Khemir. Beauty and Belief: Crossing Bridges with the Arts of Islamic Culture. Exh. cat. Utah. p. 211.
Collection Area(s)
Arts of the Islamic World
Web Resources
Google Cultural Institute
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