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Sandstone Islamic stela: E.38.1930

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Sandstone Islamic stela

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Description

Gravestone, inscribed. The text is in Cufic. The inscription is poorly preserved but it is evident that the owner was a woman, who died in late April or May AF 1056. The surface is blackened with smoke damage and so the stela was doubtless reused.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 6.5 cm
Length: 54 cm
Width: 39 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1930) by Green, F. W.

Dating

Islamic
Production date: AD 1056

Materials used in production

Sandstone

Techniques used in production

Inscribed

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.38.1930
Primary reference Number: 52568
Oldadmincategory: SS

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 18 July 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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