A RED FRAGMENT OF RAWDAH AL-MUTAHARAH CLOTH, EGYPT, 20TH CENTURY

Reference: ART300932

A fragment with an inscribed weave in cream color over a red silk ground. Embellished with a prominent inscription within a broad border in thuluth script of praise of the prophet ‘Prayer and peace be upon you, O Messenger of Allah’. Below with a narrow band containing prayers for the four righteous caliphs Abu Bakr, ‘Umar, ‘Uthman and ‘Ali as well as for the companions of the Prophet. At the top with band enclosing ‘O Allah, bless the Prophet Muhammad, the Seal of Prophets and Messengers’. 57 by 85 cm.