A Silk and Metal thread embroidered panel from the Ka'ba

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A Silk and Metal thread embroidered panel from the Ka'ba
Egypt, early 20th century

A part of the kiswa cloth covering the Ka'ba at Mecca, the navy blue field with an inverted radiating inscription in fine gold thread thuluth, the central rosette formed of the four times repeated phrase 'Ya Allah', the spandrels of pistachio green silk applied with silver and gold thread part tulips, a navy blue border above and below with a leafy meander, mounted and stretched, negligible wear and staining to spandrels
33 1/8 x 28½in. (84 x 72.5cm.)

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The inscription is from sura 3, verses 95-97.