Mihrab: Prayer Niche

Mihrab, 1354 Iranian; Attributed to Isfahan, Iran Mosaic of monochrome-glaze tiles on composite body set on plaster; 135 1/16 x 113 11/16 in. (343.1 x 288.7 cm) Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1939 (39.20) www.metmuseum.org

The most important element of a mosque is the mihrab; the niche the points in the direction of Mecca. It is decorated with great care because it functions as the focal point in prayer rituals.

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