A PERSIAN CUT STEEL PANEL, PERSIA ZAND DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

Reference: ART3004276

The cartouche of rectangular form with cusped ends and small arch at the centre of each horizontal edge, the body with extremely elegant and bold calligraphy against a background of finely worked cut steel spiralling tendrils issuing palmettes, leaves and flowerheads.
Inscriptions: 'Peace be upon the gray hair that was dyed by blood ,اَلسَّلامُ عَلَى الشَّيْبِ الْخَضيبِ' , a small verse to a long Shi'i invocation to the Imam Hussain.
47 by 22.5 cm.

This object is currently being prepared for the "ORIENTAL ART HAMMER AUCTION 16 MAY 2024" auction. More information on this lot will follow soon.