A CALLIGRAPHIC LION, MUGHAL, INDIA, 17TH CENTURY

Reference: ART4001452

Black pen on paper, the lion formed of black thuluth on cream paper, highlighted with gold flowers, mounted, with blue borders with gold floral design, framed.
24 by 35.5 cm.

The nada 'ali quatrain runs as follows:
'Call upon 'Ali who causes wonders
You will find him helpful in misfortune
All anguish, all sorrow will disappear
Through your friendship [with God] O 'Ali! O 'Ali! O 'Ali!'