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Fragment of a Frieze with Repeating Phrase, "Sovereignty is God's"

11th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 453
Found at the Tepe Madrasa part of the Nishapur site, this panel was believed by the excavators to have adorned the façade of the area’s large mosque. Compared to a bowl that has the same inscription (38.40.118), the writing on this panel is more angular and less fluid.

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Object Information
  • Title: Fragment of a Frieze with Repeating Phrase, "Sovereignty is God's"
  • Date: 11th century
  • Geography: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur
  • Medium: Terracotta; carved, painted
  • Dimensions: H. 28 5/8 in. (72.7 cm)
    W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
    D. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
    Wt. 33 lbs. (15 kg)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1939
  • Object Number: 39.40.59
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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