Ca. 1200-1400 AD.A stone fragment with flat base and rounded upper body provide an intriguing form that draws attention to its intricate details. The fragment's surface is adorned with meticulously engraved lines of Arabic calligraphy, emphasizing the importance of written expression within Islamic culture. Notably, the fragment also features a depiction of a human figure in profile, housed within a roundel and set against an etched background. Size: L:60mm / W:320mm ; 940g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly in a collection of A. Kotlar, since the 1970s.