India, 14th-15th century AD. A rectangular architectural stone frieze element carved in relief with two lines of Qur'anic text reserved against a plain field framed by vertical scrolled vines and lozenges, facetted baluster-style columns at the sides. See Blair, S.S., Islamic Inscriptions, Edinburgh, 1998, for discussion. 95.9 kg total, 84.5 cm including stand (34 1/4"). Ex Bonhams, 13 April 2000, lot 419; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10975-180975. [No Reserve] Condition Report Fine condition.