Panel
1575-1600 (made)
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This is one of a set of eight pierced-steel door plaques said to be from the tomb of Shah Tahmasp. He was the second ruler (from 1524 to 1576) of the Safavid dynasty in Iran.
The full inscription was an Arabic poem in honour of the Fourteen Immaculates. These were the members of Muhammad's family whom the Shi'ite Muslims of Iran hold in greatest esteem. This plaque refers to the Prophet's cousin and son-in-law: 'the Lion of God known as Ali'.
The full inscription was an Arabic poem in honour of the Fourteen Immaculates. These were the members of Muhammad's family whom the Shi'ite Muslims of Iran hold in greatest esteem. This plaque refers to the Prophet's cousin and son-in-law: 'the Lion of God known as Ali'.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Steel, pierced |
| Brief description | Plaque, openwork steel cartouche with Arabic inscription against spiralling scrollwork background, Safavid Iran, 1575-1600 |
| Physical description | Plaque of openwork steel with Arabic inscription. |
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| Gallery label | Jameel Gallery
Pierced Steel Plaque
Iran
1500-1600
This is one of a set of eight door plaques said to be from the tomb of Shah Tahmasp. The full inscription was an Arabic poem in honour of the Fourteen Immaculates - the members of Muhammad's family whom the Shi'ites of Iran hold in greatest esteem. This plaque refers to Muhammad's 'brother, the Lion of God known as Ali'.
Steel with cut and engraved decoration
Museum no. M.5-1919. Given by Sir Charles Marling, KCMG, CB(Jameel Gallery) |
| Credit line | Given by Sir Charles Marling KCMG, CB |
| Summary | This is one of a set of eight pierced-steel door plaques said to be from the tomb of Shah Tahmasp. He was the second ruler (from 1524 to 1576) of the Safavid dynasty in Iran. The full inscription was an Arabic poem in honour of the Fourteen Immaculates. These were the members of Muhammad's family whom the Shi'ite Muslims of Iran hold in greatest esteem. This plaque refers to the Prophet's cousin and son-in-law: 'the Lion of God known as Ali'. |
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| Accession number | M.5-1919 |
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| Record created | November 4, 2003 |
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