cma-islamic-art: Inscription Plaque, Possibly from a Door, c. 1693, Cleveland Museum of Art: Islamic
cma-islamic-art: Inscription Plaque, Possibly from a Door, c. 1693, Cleveland Museum of Art: Islamic ArtThis finely pierced steel plaque is said to have adorned the royal tomb of Shah Suleyman II (reigned 1666-93). The Qur’anic inscription reads: “Verily, God and His Angels send blessings on the Prophet” (33:56). Metalworkers exploited the steel’s tensile strength to its highest artistic possibilities.Size: Overall: 27 x 35 cm (10 5/8 x 13 ¾ in.)Medium: forged steel, cut to shape and piercedhttps://clevelandart.org/art/1994.1 -- source link
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