Early Arabic Inscribed Stone Fragment

拍品描述

North or West Africa, 13th century A.D. or later Irregular fragment of sedimentary rock with six short lines of carefully incised calligraphic text; mounted on a custom-made stand. 6.31kg total, 42.5 cm high including stand (16 3/4 in.). [No Reserve] Previously in the private collection of Joseph Knopfelmacher (1923-2019), a collector of Saharan artefacts, acquired by at least 1995. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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