Figural Inscriptions, Main Iwan of the Jameh Mosque, Farumad

The Jameh Mosque of Faryumad is a two-iwan mosque richly adorned with unique and elaborate stucco decorations. These plasterworks reflect influences from various historical periods, showcasing the evolution of artistic taste and technique over time. A distinctive feature of the ornamentation is the presence of abstract human faces and motifs within the decorative elements and inscriptions—forms that convey symbolic and spiritual concepts, likely rooted in the mystical and abstract beliefs of the era. The mosque was likely commissioned by Ala al-Din of Farumad, and the stucco work is attributed to the master craftsman Mahmud-e Shahrastani.