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On display at V&A South Kensington
Architecture, Room 128

Panel

1330-50 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Granada (made)

This white plaster panel was made in Granada, in about 1330-50. This panel is carved or moulded with geometric designs, and inscribed in Arabic with the Nasrid motto 'There is no conqueror but God.'


Object details

Categories
Architecture
Islam
Object type
Panel
Materials and techniques
Moulded plaster
Brief description
Panel from alhambra, Granada ca. 1330-50.
Physical description
White plaster panel carved or moulded with geometric designs. The panel is inscribed in Arabic with the Nasrid motto "There is no conqueror but God."
Dimensions
  • Height: 56cm
  • Width: 38cm
  • Depth: 4cm
Style
Nasrid
Marks and inscriptions
"WA LA GHÀLIB ILA ALÁ"
Gallery label
The interiors of Islamic Spanish buildings are often entirely decorated in dazzling patterns. The upper walls are covered in plaster, carved or moulded in relief, and often brightly coloured, perhaps in imitation of textile hangings. The patterns are based on geometric design principles and often incorporate leaf ornament and inscriptions. (V&A Architecture Gallery Object database)
Summary
This white plaster panel was made in Granada, in about 1330-50. This panel is carved or moulded with geometric designs, and inscribed in Arabic with the Nasrid motto 'There is no conqueror but God.'
Bibliographic references
  • V. H., Burgio, L. and Clark, R.J.H. Documentación y autentificación de yeserías nazaríes a través del tratamiento de conservación y el análisis científico. López Borges. II Congreso Del Grupo Español International Institute for Conservation Investigación en Conservación y Restauración, 9,10 y 11 de Noviembre de 2005. Barcelona, 2005. p.109-117
  • Trusted, Majorie. ed. The Making of Sculpture: the Materials and Techniques of European Sculpture. London: V&A Publications, 2007. p. 155. pl. 298.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
A.176-1919

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Record createdNovember 16, 2005
Record URL
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