A PERSIAN PIERCED BRONZE PROCESSIONAL STANDARD ('ALAM), 20TH CENTURY

Reference: ART3003896

Of drop-shape form rising from a conical shaft with a raised boss, the central panel with a cut thuluth inscription on a ground of scrolling vine, surrounded by a band nasta'liq calligraphy engraved on both sides, around the outside terminating with fierce dragon-head terminals.
Inscriptions: pierced " Allah, Muhammed and Ali".
the outer band: surah al-Ikhlas, surah Al-Kafirun with prayers.
Height: 68 cm.