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

Unknown

11th century · Terracotta; carved, painted · Islamic Art

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.

Artist

Unknown

Date

11th century

Medium

Terracotta; carved, painted

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1939