Title
Calligraphic piece
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Iran
Material
Dimension
Image size: L34.4 x W34.2 cm (Frame)
Accession No.
1995-00284
Collection of
This piece features the name of the Prophet-"Muhammad" written in square kufic and repeated four times. It is from a place called Teke, in Iran, known for the mystic dervishes. This form of calligraphic motif is also found on mosaic tile-work and wood carvings.
