Citation of this web page:Īida Naghawy 'Inscription stone' in Discover Islamic Art, Museum With No Frontiers, 2021. The provenance of this inscription stone is known because it was found during an archaeological excavation at in the centre of Amman. The inscription stone was found in 1958 in the course of a rescue excavation carried out by the Department of Antiquities of in the centre of Amman. The inscription stone was dated by stylistic analysis of the script and by dating pottery shards that were found in the in the archaeological strata close by. This custom is still very much alive today. The function of the stone was to protect the owner, his family and the house from the ‘evil eye’. View Short DescriptionĪn inscribed stone from Amman with a Qur’anic verse known as Ayat al-Kursi from Sura 2 (al-Baqara), verse 255. This custom is still alive very much alive today in many Jordanian houses one will still see such blessings on ceramic panels, laminated copper panels, embroideries, and for women and children, gold pendants. The function of the stone was to protect the owner, his family and the house from the 'evil eye'. Comprising about ten lines, the letters are long and angular in shape, an indication that this stone inscription is of an early date. The inscription in kufic script is deeply incised into the stone. His throne is extended over heaven and earth, and preservation of both is no burden unto him. Who is he that can intercede with him, but through his good pleasure? He knows that which is past, and that which is it come unto them, and they shall not comprehend anything of his knowledge, but so far as he pleaseth. 'God! There is no God but he, the living, the self-subsisting: neither slumber nor sleep seizeth him! To him belong what so ever is in heaven, and on earth. Height 70 cm, width 38 cm Period / Dynasty:Ī rectangular inscribed stone that has a Qur'anic verse known as 'Ayat al-Kursi' ('the Throne Verse') from Sura 2 (al-Baqara), verse 255: Hegira, first half of the 2nd century / AD 8th century Museum Inventory Number: About Jordan Archaeological Museum, Amman Date of Object:

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