"A METAL THREAD-EMBROIDERED SILK CALLIGRAPHIC PANEL OTTOMAN ...

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£15,000 - £20,000

"A METAL THREAD-EMBROIDERED SILK CALLIGRAPHIC PANEL
OTTOMAN EGYPT,
19TH/ 20TH CENTURY"
Of rectangular shape, featuring a rich black silk ground meticulously adorned with resplendent gilt-silver thread embroidery, a prominent roundel in the centre, housing four inscriptions rendered in thuluth scripting and centered around a radiant rosette, showcasing exquisite detailing in each corner, where intricate floral motifs and leaves partially unfurl, gracefully undulating vines adorning both above and below, weaving a tapestry of unrivalled elegance, 79,5 x 69,5 cm. with the inscriptions Ya Hannan, Ya Mannan, Ya Dayyan, Ya Subhan,