Masjid-i Jami' (Lawasan Bozorg)
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Masjid-i Jami' (Lawasan Bozorg)
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Door of 1400-1499 from Iran, Teheran
The double-leaf door, which is only documented in a photograph from the 1930s (MBS L76.23), has an unusual decoration of exceptional quality. The division of the door wings differs significantly from the widespread structure with a central, large middle field and smaller fields at the top and bottom (Type I). Instead, two longitudinal rectangular fields with unique decor dominate the door leaves. The very wide frame bears an inscription in strikingly large letters, also of good quality. At least the left door wing (only this one is known) is trimmed at the bottom; the approx. 20 cm wide lower edge (circumferential inscription) is missing. Between the two fields set on separate panels there is a wide intermediate strut, which also bears an inscription, i.e. the master's signature. The date was probably in the same place on the right wing.