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Panel of al-Khatun (the lady) Fatima bint Zahir al-Din

11th–12th century
Not on view
Although carved stones of this type have been identified as grave markers, aspects of its form and inscriptions suggest instead that it is a flat mihrab (prayer niche). The stone’s Qur'anic verses and hadith (traditions of the Prophet Muhammad) emphasize prayer and doing good deeds, but they do not mention Paradise or the word “tomb,” both of which are found on most gravestones. The name of the woman who ordered the stone is carved on the lintel between the two pilasters, which may indicate that she donated it to an existing building.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Panel of al-Khatun (the lady) Fatima bint Zahir al-Din
  • Date: 11th–12th century
  • Geography: Said to be from Iran
  • Medium: Marble; carved in relief
  • Dimensions: H. 25 3/4 in. (65.4 cm)
    W. 17 in. (43.2 cm)
    D. 3 1/4in. (8.3 cm)
    Wt. 83 lbs. (37.6 kg)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Purchase, V. Everit Macy Gift, 1931
  • Object Number: 31.50.1
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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