IRAN, SECOND HALF 17TH CENTURY

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THREE SAFAVID GOLD DAMASCENED STEEL PANELS
IRAN, SECOND HALF 17TH CENTURY
Each of cusped trefoil form with two rectangular lugs below, the ground decorated with scrolling tendrils issuing rosettes and palmettes, the upper section with an invocation to God using one of his ninety-nine names, simple gold border, the reverse with traces of silver sheet covering, light oxidation, one missing upper fixing roundel
Each 7 7/8in. (20cm.) high (3)

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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.

Lot Essay

The three names of God are:
ya muntasir (O The Conqueror!), ya kabir (O The Very Great One!) and ya shahid (O The Witness!)

Please also see the note to the preceding lot.

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