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Turkish, Turkey

Tomb Cover, 1700s

Description

Maker

Culture

Turkish

Title

Tomb Cover

Year

1700s

Medium

Silk compound satin weave

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Techniques

Dimensions

Length: 93.3 cm (36 3/4 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Four different repeating inscriptions: (Top narrow band) 1) Lo! Allah and his angels shower blessings on the Prophet. O ye who believe! Ask blessings on him and salute them with a worthy salutation. 2) O Allah! Bless Muhammed and his family and his companions and (grant them) peace.3.Muhammed is not the father of any man among you, but he is the messenger of Allah and the Seal of the Prophets.4. There is no god but Allah; Muhammed is the Prophet of Allah.

Place

Turkey

Type

Credit

Museum Works of Art Fund

Object Number

46.504

Projects & Publications

Publications

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Use

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