Gravestone of Yusuf ibn Yaqub
The kufic inscription on this tombstone states the belief in Allah as the only God, Muhammad as his Prophet, and then tells us that "This is the tomb of Yusuf, son of Yaqub. God may have mercy with him, forgive him, exculpate him and fill the tomb for him with light"
Artwork Details
- Title: Gravestone of Yusuf ibn Yaqub
- Date: 10th century
- Geography: Attributed to Iran, Nishapur
- Medium: Alabaster; carved
- Dimensions: H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
W. 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm) - Classification: Stone
- Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1934
- Object Number: 34.152
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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