A PIERCED-STEEL ISLAMIC PROCESSIONAL STANDARD ('ALAM), Persi...
A PIERCED-STEEL ISLAMIC PROCESSIONAL STANDARD ('ALAM), Persia Iran.
Of elegant drop-shaped form with an extended upper panel, decorated with intricate openwork scrolling foliage terminating in stylised palmettes and flowerheads. The main body features a benedictory inscription rendered in elegant naskh script, complemented by a ribbed exterior band adorned with projecting dragon-head terminals. The combination of delicate pierced ornament, floral motifs and finely articulated zoomorphic details reflects the refined craftsmanship and rich decorative traditions of Islamic metalwork.
Engraved:
"Nasruminallah wa fathun qareeb" (نَصْرٌ مِّنَ اللَّهِ وَفَتْحٌ قَرِيبٌ),
Size: 58 cm Height
A PIERCED-STEEL ISLAMIC PROCESSIONAL STANDARD ('ALAM), Persia Iran.
Of elegant drop-shaped form with an extended upper panel, decorated with intricate openwork scrolling foliage terminating in stylised palmettes and flowerheads. The main body features a benedictory inscription rendered in elegant naskh script, complemented by a ribbed exterior band adorned with projecting dragon-head terminals. The combination of delicate pierced ornament, floral motifs and finely articulated zoomorphic details reflects the refined craftsmanship and rich decorative traditions of Islamic metalwork.
Engraved:
"Nasruminallah wa fathun qareeb" (نَصْرٌ مِّنَ اللَّهِ وَفَتْحٌ قَرِيبٌ),
Size: 58 cm Height
