A calligraphic panel, signed by Mirza Umar
Bidar, Deccan, dated AH 1276/AD 1859-60
Bidar, Deccan, dated AH 1276/AD 1859-60
Arabic manuscript on paper, the text comprising the bismallah and the names of Allah, Muhammad, Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and 'Ali, in thuluth script in black ink, a hadith qudsi below the main text: law laka, law laka li-ma khalaqtu al-aflkaka ('Had it not been for you, I would not have created the spheres'), the background with roses and other floral motifs, framed
310 x 490 mm.
310 x 490 mm.
Estimate:
£1,500 - 2,000
€1,800 - 2,400
US$ 2,300 - 3,000
€1,800 - 2,400
US$ 2,300 - 3,000
Category: Islamic and Oriental Art / Islamic and Indian Art
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