A Nasrid Revival gold-overlaid iron frame, Toledo, Spain, 19th century

of rectangular form mounted on a velvet-covered wood surround, the forged iron body damascened with silver and gold in the form of a mihrab with cusped archway supported on a columns with stellar motifs, the spandrels with cartouches filled with arabesque and inscriptions, a foliate crown with palmette finial enclosing a radiating roundel with inscription

overall good condition, slight rubbing, minor losses to edges of frame, mounted on modern velvet frame, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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inscriptions

Repetition of: la ghalib illa bi'llah
'There is no conqueror except God' (the motto of the Nasrids of Spain)

Parts of the Kufic read: al-mulk li'llah
'Sovereignty is God's'