A CARVED WOODEN PANEL WITH MOORISH CALLIGRAPHY STYLE

Islamic Wooden door or window panel from Alhambra Palace, Andalucia Spain with moorish calligraphy style ولا غالب إلا الله 'Wa la galiba ilallah' 'There is no victor/conqueror except God' . This famous phrase can be found on every single wall in the Alhambra Palace. Further intricacy reveals the floral background design stating 'الله' 'God' repeatedly When Muhammad I entered Granada Spain as a conqueror, he was hailed as 'Victor', so he replied 'Victory Lies only with Allah'. Back of the panel a sticker belongs to Ralph Ryman, an antique dealer in 1930s based in Holborn London opposite The British Museum. 38 by 17 cm.