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Lot 122

A metal thread-embroidered silk calligraphic panel
Probably Egypt, 19th/ 20th Century

11 June 2020, 11:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £2,295 inc. premium

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A metal thread-embroidered silk calligraphic panel
Probably Egypt, 19th/ 20th Century

of rectangular form, the black silk ground embroidered in gilt-silver thread, with a roundel containing four inscriptions in thuluth centred on a rosette, the corners with partial flowers and leaves, above and below bands containing undulating vines, mounted
84 x 69 cm.

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Provenance
The Shakerine Collection, acquired Bonhams Islamic & Indian Art, 2 May 2001, lot 194.

Inscriptions: ya hannan, ya mannan, ya dayyan ya subhan, 'O The Ever-yearning! O The Ever-bestowing! O The Ever-requiting! O The praise!

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