A LARGE SAFAVID SILVER-THREAD EMBROIDERED SILK PRAYER PANEL

IRAN, LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY

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A LARGE SAFAVID SILVER-THREAD EMBROIDERED SILK PRAYER PANEL
IRAN, LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, the central field with a cusped niche on a blue silk ground containing a baluster vase emitting bold floral spray with a variety of flowers, two hands on either side of an inscribed cartouche, a wide border with a floral lattice around and smaller floral borders between, the blue silk ground worn, mounted on wooden board
55¼ x 38½in. (140.3 x 98cm.)

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Inscription: Subhan allah al-a'la wa bi-hamdihi, 'Glory be to God Most High, and in praise of Him'

A similar prayer panel sold in these Rooms, 5 October 2010, lot 230.

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