Fragment of a Pulpit (Minbar)

Unknown

dated A.H. 546/1151 CE · Wood (teak); carved and painted · Islamic Art

This fragment comes from a minbar, or pulpit, from which announcements and Friday sermons were delivered to the Muslim community. This section with part of a Qur'anic verse inscribed on it would have formed part of the minbar’s side. The patron of the minbar, Abu Bakr b. Muhammad, was related to Sultan Sanjar.

Artist

Unknown

Date

dated A.H. 546/1151 CE

Medium

Wood (teak); carved and painted

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Fletcher Fund, 1934