Tombstone in the Form of an Architectural Niche dated A.H. 753/A.D. 1352 Incorporating various styles of calligraphic script within its representation of an architectural niche, this tombstone is of historical as well as aesthetic interest. The text of its geometricizing kufic inscriptions include the profession of faith known as the Shahada and passages from the Qur'an. The curvilinear cursive inscriptions provide clues to its history. In the middle framing band are the name and titles of Shaikh Mahmud ibn Sada Muhammad, a leader of a religious brotherhood who "left this world" on the fourth of Muharram 753 / February 21, 1352. The artists signature, partly legible as "Niza[m.. Shihab," is in the area below the niche. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6708. Tombstone in the form of an Architectural Niche Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it

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Tombstone in the Form of an Architectural Niche dated A.H. 753/A.D. 1352 Incorporating various styles of calligraphic script within its representation of an architectural niche, this tombstone is of historical as well as aesthetic interest. The text of its geometricizing kufic inscriptions include the profession of faith known as the Shahada and passages from the Qur'an. The curvilinear cursive inscriptions provide clues to its history. In the middle framing band are the name and titles of Shaikh Mahmud ibn Sada Muhammad, a leader of a religious brotherhood who "left this world" on the fourth of Muharram 753 / February 21, 1352. The artists signature, partly legible as "Niza[m.. Shihab," is in the area below the niche. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6708. Tombstone in the form of an Architectural Niche Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it

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