Calligraphic Roundel, inscribed "Ya 'Aziz" (Oh Mighty)

Art Historical Context

This exquisite *Calligraphic Roundel, "Ya 'Aziz" (Oh Mighty)* a delicate sandstone panel from the late 16th early 17th century crafted in the Islamic artistic tradition. an impressive 18½ inches diameter but just 1⅛ inches thick and weighing only 10 pounds, its lightweight form it was designed for architecturalishment—perhaps adorning a mosque, palace, or tomb. The central inscription, one of the 99 beautiful names of Allah meaning "The Mighty" or "The Exalted invokes divine power and protection, a common motif in Islamic devotional art. Carved with masterful precision, the roundel showcases ...