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Lot 124: A Spanish Kufic Inscribed Wood Panel, 11th–12th Century.

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This auction ended on 01 July 2025.

Start price: £1,500

Estimated price: £2,000 - £2,500

Buyer's Premium: 22%

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A Spanish Kufic Inscribed Wood Panel, 11th–12th Century.
A long, rectangular wooden beam intricately carved in shallow relief with a continuous Kufic inscription, flanked by foliate scrollwork and vegetal forms. The Arabic script, rendered in bold angular forms, runs along the length of the piece. This type of panel would have adorned buildings in Al-Andalus, serving both decorative and religious functions in a mosque, madrasa, or palace.
L: Approximately 129cm
H: Approximately 11cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished British gentleman.