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Posted on: 22 September 2015
The tomb of the Prophet Muhammad at the holy city of Medina, commissioned by Asaf Jah VII (reg. 1911-1948), Mir Usman Ali Khan, Nizam of Hyderabad.
Probably Hyderabad, India, dated AH 1362/AD 1943
Gouache on glass, with Arabic inscription above identifying the Holy tomb as that of the Prophet Muhammad, and two couplets in praise of his character, a separate panel with an inscription giving the name of Asaf Jah VII and the date AH 1362/AD 1943.
Source: Bonhams
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Wasn't this targeted by Wahabi militants?
Why?
Why?
I recall there was a news story about fanatics destroying a monument in Saudi Arabia
Here is a rare book of Mecca. A pop-up book by czech artist, Kubasta. Fortunate to have one in my collection ( http://www.vintagepopupbooks.com/Kubasta_Panascopic_pop_up_book_p/k-28.htm#axzz3mUfLNgha )
More here ( http://hyperallergic.com/109924/the-possibilities-of-paper-czech-pop-up-book-art/ )
All architecture but the Kaaba is regularly bull-dozed. ( http://time.com/3584585/saudi-arabia-bulldozes-over-its-heritage/ )