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Tombstone in the Shape of a Prayer Niche

A work made of marble with carved decoration.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of marble with carved decoration.

Date:

Seljuq dynasty (1037–1194), dated 507 AH/1113 CE

Artist:

Iran
Rayy

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Culture

Islamic

Title

Tombstone in the Shape of a Prayer Niche

Place

Iran (Object made in:)

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1099–1199

Medium

Marble with carved decoration

Dimensions

51.9 × 36.5 × 8.7 cm (20 1/2 × 14 3/8 × 3 7/16 in.)

Credit Line

Logan-Patten-Ryerson collection

Reference Number

1926.1198

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