The tile panel represents the gardenlike setting of Heaven described in the Qur'an. It depicts a triple-arched gateway—the gate to Paradise—date palms, cypresses, mosque lamps, and a vase filled with carnations. The panel is inscribed with the names of God (Allah), the Prophet Muhammad, and the four rashiddun, or "rightly-guided," caliphs (leaders) of the Orthodox (Sunni) Muslim historical tradition—Abu Bakr, 'Umar, 'Uthman, and 'Ali. The inscription in the center reads, "Glory to God." Panels like this were most likely produced to adorn the walls of mosques or private dwellings.
