"Turquoise, brown and dark manganese faience mosaic was common in monumental Seljuq prayer niches. This impressive niche with Qur’anic inscriptions and arabesque and geometric patterns, once belonged to the Bey Hakim Mosque in Konya, Turkey. It was assembled from fragments and restored parts." ~ http://www.discoverislamicart.org/database_item.php?id=object;ISL;de;Mus01;19;en&cp

Name of Object:
Prayer niche (mihrab)

Location:
Berlin, Germany

Holding Museum:
Museum of Islamic Art at the Pergamon Museum

Date of Object:
About Hegira 669 / AD 1270

Museum Inventory Number:
I. 7193

Material(s) / Technique(s):
Glazed ceramic, faience mosaic.

Dimensions:
Height 395 cm, width 280 cm

Period / Dynasty
Seljuqs of Rum (Anatolian Seljuq)

Provenance:
Bey Hakim Mosque, Konya, Turkey.

![](https://i.imgur.com/Uq7BfcQ.jpg)

Prayer niche (mihrab)

Volcanic stone Ganesha, 10th - 11th C CE, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art.

From the sculpture's description on artsmia.org:

*'...In this classic tenth-century Javanese depiction, from the island of Java, Ganesha sits erect on a double lotus base. Pot bellied and with his chubby feet held tightly together, he eats sweetmeats from a bowl in his lower left hand. His headdress, made of braided locks, bears a protective crescent moon and skull. His lower right hand grasps a broken tusk, while his upper right hand holds a rosary topped with a pomegranate, a symbol of abundance. In his upper left hand, he displays a battle-axe used to counter evil. Ganesha images often decorated the principal niche in the western wall of a Shiva temple.'*


More information:

https://collections.artsmia.org/art/81675/ganesha-indonesia

Ganesha, 10th - 11th C CE

Relief Niche, Knight in armor and with shield, plaster cast, deposited in 1992. Dimensions: 148 x 71.5 x 43 cm. KASDep. 63/2 (ref: KAS2914/2). The original is found in the cathedral, midship, Reims Gothic, approx. 1250-60.The Royal Cast Collection (Copenhagen, Denmark). Made with Memento Beta (now ReMake) from AutoDesk.

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Knight in armor - Relief Niche

15th century wall tomb in the north wall of the chancel of Strade Dominican Friary (MA070-067001-), Co. Mayo.  Described by archaeologist, John Hunt as; 'a gabled tomb niche, with an elaborate flamboyant traceried canopy. Below this, forming a tomb-front, are two panels boldly carved with decorated ogival niches beneath elaborate foliated crocketing and pinnacle work. In the first three of these are represented the Three Kings of the East, Caspar, Melchior & Balthazar, crowned & bearing their gifts of gold, frankincense & myrrh. In the fourth niche is Christ, King and Judge. In the second panel, the ogee heads are treated as a single canopy, the pinnacles being supported on corbels carved as worshipping angels issuant from clouds with wings displayed. Under this arcading are disposed four figures. The dexter, presumably the donor or commemorated man.   The other three figures, represent an archbishop with cross-staff in the act of blessing, St Peter with two keys & a book, & St Paul with a sword & a book'.

Strade Abbey Wall Tomb Front

朱塞佩·馬佐利創作的《聖腓力》雕像（約1703–1711年）位於羅馬拉特朗聖若望大殿。這尊高4.25米的大理石雕像是教宗克勉十一世委託製作的十二宗徒巨型雕像系列之一，旨在填充弗朗切斯科·博羅米尼設計的壁龛。馬佐利是參與該項目的重要雕塑家之一。雕像莊嚴肅穆，展現了巴洛克晚期向古典主義過渡的風格。其最終版本完成於1711年，另有一尊為資助者製作的縮小版存於紐倫堡。

The Statue of St Philip by Giuseppe Mazzuoli (c. 1703–1711) is housed in the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome. This 4.25-meter marble statue was part of Pope Clement XI's commission for twelve colossal apostle figures to fill the niches designed by Francesco Borromini
. Mazzuoli was among the leading sculptors involved in the project. The statue exhibits a solemn grandeur, reflecting the transition from late Baroque to classicism. The final version was completed in 1711, with a reduced marble copy made for the patron now in Nuremberg.

聖腓力像 St Phillip Statue in Laterano, Rome

卡米洛·魯斯科尼創作的《聖馬太》雕像（約1703–1711年）位於羅馬拉特朗聖若望大殿。這尊高約4.5米的大理石雕像是教宗克勉十一世委託製作的十二宗徒巨型雕像系列之一，旨在填充弗朗切斯科·博羅米尼設計的壁龕。魯斯科尼是該項目的核心雕塑家。雕像莊嚴肅穆，刻畫了這位前稅吏、福音書作者的形象，其常見特徵是手持書卷或錢袋。作品融合了巴洛克的動感與古典的平衡，是該系列中的典範之作。

The Statue of St Matthewby Camillo Rusconi (c. 1703–1711) is housed in the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome. This approximately 4.5-meter marble statue was part of Pope Clement XI's commission for twelve colossal apostle figures to fill the niches designed by Francesco Borromini. Rusconi was a central sculptor in this project. The statue presents a solemn depiction of the former tax collector and Evangelist, often characterized by holding a book or money bag. It masterfully blends Baroque dynamism with classical equilibrium, making it a exemplary work within the series.

聖馬太像St.Matthew Statue in Laterano, Rome

Zombie worms (Osedax) are deep-sea annelids that consume the bones of dead whales and other marine life, relying on symbiotic bacteria rather than a mouth or stomach to digest nutrients. Osedax is a genus of siboglinid polychaetes, commonly called snot worms or bone-eating worms. Osedax is Latin for 'bone devourer', derived from the worms' unique ecological niche of bone-boring.

Zombie Worm- Annelid-polycheat

小皮埃爾·勒格羅創作的《聖多馬》雕像（約1703–1711年）位於羅馬拉特朗聖若望大殿。該雕像是教皇克萊門特十一世為填補博羅米尼設計的十二使徒壁龕而委託製作的大型系列之一，由葡萄牙國王彼得二世贊助。勒格羅是唯一未完全遵循官方設計指南的雕塑家，其最初的巴羅克風格陶土模型情感強烈，但未被採納。最終的大理石像風格更為古典克制：聖多馬手持木工角尺，衣褶規整，其著名的手指從壁龕伸出指向祭壇，象徵在信仰旅程中對懷疑的超越

The Statue of St Thomas by Pierre Le Gros the Younger (c. 1703–1711) resides in the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome. It was part of Pope Clement XI's project to fill Borromini's niches with twelve colossal apostle statues, sponsored by King Peter II of Portugal. Le Gros was the only sculptor who successfully refused to work from the prescribed drawings by Carlo Maratta. His initial, highly emotional Baroque terracotta model was rejected. The final marble statue is more restrained: St Thomas holds a carpenter's square, with ordered drapery. His distinctive finger protrudes from the niche, pointing toward the altar, symbolizing moving beyond doubt on the path of faith.

聖多馬像St Thomas Statue in Laterano, Rome

卡米洛·魯斯科尼創作的《聖大雅各》雕像（約1703–1711年）位於羅馬拉特朗聖若望大殿。這尊高約4.5米的大理石雕像是教宗克勉十一世委託製作的十二宗徒巨型雕像系列之一，旨在填充弗朗切斯科·博羅米尼設計的壁龕。魯斯科尼是該項目的核心雕塑家。聖雅各伯（大）是西庇太的兒子，耶穌的十二宗徒之一，傳統上被描繪為朝聖者，手持朝聖杖，帽子上飾有扇貝殼（通往聖地亞哥德孔波斯特拉朝聖之路的象徵）。雕像莊嚴肅穆，融合了巴洛克的動感與古典的平衡。

The Statue of St James the Greaterby Camillo Rusconi (c. 1703–1711) is housed in the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome. This approximately 4.5-meter marble statue was part of Pope Clement XI's commission for twelve colossal apostle figures to fill the niches designed by Francesco Borromini. Rusconi was a central sculptor in this project. St James the Greater, son of Zebedee and one of the Twelve Apostles, is traditionally depicted as a pilgrim, holding a staff and with a scallop shell on his hat (symbol of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela). The work presents a solemn figure, blending Baroque dynamism with classical equilibrium.

聖大雅各像 St James the Greater Statue in Laterano

卡米洛·魯斯科尼創作的《聖安德烈》雕像（約1703–1711年）位於羅馬拉特朗聖若望大殿。這尊高約4.5米的大理石雕像是教宗克勉十一世委託製作的十二宗徒巨型雕像系列之一，旨在填充弗朗切斯科·博羅米尼設計的壁龕。魯斯科尼是該項目最重要的雕塑家之一。雕像莊嚴肅穆，展現了聖安德烈作為宗徒的虔敬形象，其標誌性特徵是手持象徵其殉道方式的X形十字架。作品融合了巴洛克的戲劇性與古典的克制，體現了18世紀初羅馬雕塑的藝術水準。

The Statue of St Andrew by Camillo Rusconi (c. 1703–1711) is housed in the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome. This approximately 4.5-meter marble statue was part of Pope Clement XI's commission for twelve colossal apostle figures to fill the niches designed by Francesco Borromini. Rusconi was among the leading sculptors involved in this project. The statue presents a solemn and pious depiction of the apostle, characterized by his attribute of the X-shaped cross, symbolizing his martyrdom. The work blends Baroque drama with classical restraint, reflecting the artistic standards of early 18th-century Roman sculpture.

聖安德烈像  St Andrew Statue in Laterano, Rome

卡米洛·魯斯科尼創作的《聖約翰》雕像（約1709–1712年）位於羅馬拉特朗聖若望大殿。這尊高約4.5米的大理石雕像是教宗克勉十一世於1703年發起競賽、委託製作的十二宗徒巨型雕像系列之一，旨在填充弗朗切斯科·博羅米尼設計的壁龕。魯斯科尼是該項目最重要的雕塑家之一，負責了四尊雕像。聖約翰作為最年輕的宗徒，常被描繪為無鬚的青年形象。雕像莊嚴肅穆，展現了這位福音書作者的特徵，其風格融合了巴洛克的戲劇性與古典的克制，體現了18世紀初羅馬雕塑的藝術水準。

The Statue of St Johnby Camillo Rusconi (c. 1709–1712) is housed in the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome. This approximately 4.5-meter marble statue was part of Pope Clement XI's commission for twelve colossal apostle figures to fill the niches designed by Francesco Borromini. Rusconi was among the leading sculptors involved, creating four of the statues. Depicting John as the youngest apostle, typically shown beardless, the work presents a solemn and pious figure. It blends Baroque drama with classical restraint, reflecting the artistic standards of early 18th-century Roman sculpture.

聖約翰像St. John Statue in Laterano, Rome

安傑洛·德·羅西創作的《聖小雅各伯》雕像（約1705–1711年）位於羅馬拉特朗聖若望大殿。這尊高約4.5米的大理石雕像是教宗克勉十一世委託製作的十二宗徒巨型雕像系列之一，旨在填充弗朗切斯科·博羅米尼設計的壁龛。德·羅西是參與該項目的重要雕塑家之一，其風格融合了熱那亞學派的影響與羅馬巴洛克傳統
。雕像莊嚴肅穆，展現了聖雅各伯作為宗徒的虔敬形象，衣褶處理細膩，整體構圖穩重，體現了18世紀初羅馬雕塑的藝術水準。

The Statue of St James the Less by Angelo de' Rossi (c. 1705–1711) is housed in the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome. This approximately 4.5-meter marble statue was part of Pope Clement XI's commission for twelve colossal apostle figures to fill the niches designed by Francesco Borromini. De' Rossi was among the leading sculptors involved in this project, blending Genoese influences with Roman Baroque traditions. The statue presents a solemn and pious depiction of the apostle, with carefully rendered drapery and a stable composition, reflecting the artistic standards of early 18th-century Roman sculpture.

聖小雅各伯像 St James The Lesser in Laterano, Rome

A limestone fragment identified by John Bradly as part of a sarcophagus (compare the [nearly intact one at the Black Abbey](https://skfb.ly/pHoWt) with trefoil arches) with two arched niches missing their head and a half quatrefoil on the left. The HEV describes one with ogee headed arches and a quatrefoil on the right, but maybe they mean this one, which is why I'm giving its SMR number below.

Compare also to a [similar fragment at Jerpoint Abbey](https://skfb.ly/pvIpv), and there are similar ones at Gowran Collegiate Church (not yet scanned).

SMR no.: KK019-026326-

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St Mary's: sarcophagus fragment

The [**Piccolomini Altar**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piccolomini_Altarpiece) in the Siena Cathedral is an elaborate Renaissance marble structure commissioned by Francesco Todeschini Piccolomini, later Pope Pius III. Designed in the late 15th century and attributed to Andrea Bregno, the altar resembles a miniature architectural façade, featuring niches, pilasters, and finely detailed relief carvings.

It was intended to house a series of statues, some of which were sculpted by a young Michelangelo, marking an important early stage in his career. The central niche contains a small devotional image above a simple altar table, creating a focal point for worship.

The altar combines Renaissance balance and symmetry with rich ornamentation, reflecting both religious devotion and the prestige of the Piccolomini family. Today, it stands as a significant artistic and historical feature within the cathedral interior.

Siena - Duomo Piccolomini Altar (Scaniverse)

洛倫佐·奧托尼創作的《聖猶達》雕像（約1708–1718年）位於羅馬拉特朗聖若望大殿。這尊高約4.5米的大理石雕像是教宗克勉十一世委託製作的十二宗徒巨型雕像系列之一，旨在填充弗朗切斯科·博羅米尼設計的壁龕。奧托尼是參與該項目的雕塑家之一。聖猶達（亦稱聖達陡）是耶穌的十二宗徒之一，傳統上被描繪為手持棍棒（其殉道工具）或書卷（代表其《猶達書》）。雕像莊嚴肅穆，體現了巴洛克時期對宗教人物表現的典型風格。

The Statue of St Jude(also known as St Thaddeus) by Lorenzo Ottoni (c. 1708–1718) is housed in the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome. This approximately 4.5-meter marble statue was part of Pope Clement XI's commission for twelve colossal apostle figures to fill the niches designed by Francesco Borromini. Ottoni was among the sculptors involved in this project. St Jude, one of the Twelve Apostles, is traditionally depicted holding a club (the instrument of his martyrdom) or a scroll (representing his Epistle). The statue presents a solemn and dignified figure, reflecting the typical Baroque style of religious representation.

聖猶達像 St.Jude Statue in Laterano, Rome

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Madonna and Child in a gilded niche

13th-century piscina/sacrarium located at the eastern end of the south wall of the chancel in Strade Dominican Friary (MA070-067001-), Co. Mayo. Piscina comes from the Latin piscine meaning fish-pond, and is used to a describe a stone bowl with a drain-hole, located in the south wall near the altar of a church for the disposing of water used in the Mass. Other words used to describe this feature included lavacrum, lavatorium or sacrarium, the latter often referring to the drainage hole. The piscina is framed within a chamfered trefoil-headed niche known as the Fenesetlla derived from the Latin word meaning small window or opening. The double bowls, each have a central drainage hole within a six-lobed basin. ‘I will wash my hands clean, and take my place among them at thy altar’ (Psalm 26).  See Archaeological of Ireland Description at: https://tinyurl.com/2u942udw

Strade Abbey MA070-067001- Piscina

07 — Copper Mask

Parametric face-shaped solid — chin to forehead, left cheek 3% structurally wider. 5-tier Muqarnas with 6 to 30 niches per ring. Hammered metal texture at dual radial-angular frequency. 5 concentric city rings, high-order 6-fold star rosettes, full-channel Hopf with φ⁻ᵏ decay weights. Burnished copper palette — amber bands, patina in niches, rose-gold highlights on ridges. 67,200 vertices, 134,396 faces, χ=2, closed manifold. 

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Plug Renaissance style niche plug in concrete for exteriors and interiors. Use with Meshmachine 0.10.0 can automatic integrated into the surface model or use manual mode. Select handle mesh use g and crtl mouse to move it over the surface perpendicular to the normal. Viewhttps

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