THE THRONE VERSE (AYAT AL-KURSI) IN THE FORM OF A CALLIGRAPHIC HORSE, INDIA, DECCAN, BIJAPUR, 19TH CENTURY

Reference: ART3004419

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper Text: Quran 2 surah Al-Baqarah v.255. The text of the Throne Verse begins at the horse’s head; the first half of the verse is written in the area in front of the saddle; the second half of the verse is written in the area behind the saddle, and the final words are spread across the area below the saddle from the hind quarters to just above the vertical front leg. 25.5 by 35 cm.