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A panel of Turkish calligraphy, late 19th/early 20th century

No reserve

UK: Greenford Park WarehouseNo Reserves

Lot Closed

December 13, 01:26 PM GMT

Estimate

300 - 350 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A panel of Turkish calligraphy, late 19th/early 20th century

Arabic manuscript on blue paper, with a hadith written in elegant gilt calligraphy with gold borders, framed

14 by 41.5cm.

Istanbul, Turkey, 7th April 1997

The calligraphic inscription is a hadith, roughly translating to: 'I seek refuge in God from the accursed Satan. In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Oh God, the Opener of doors, open for us the best door'.

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