A calligraphic carved wood beam, Persia, 15th century

carved in relief with inscription in red naskh against yellow scrolling stems within black painted borders
12.6 by 104cm.

inscriptions
wa al-salawat ‘ala sahibay hadha al-marqad al-munawwar al-imamayn al-humamayn al-sayyidayn al-shahidayn al-kamilayn [a]l-fadilayn wa humma

‘…and blessings upon the two owners of this illuminated resting-place , the two heroic imams, the two sayyids, the two martyrs, the perfect, the virtuous, and they …’

Condition Report:
The paint rubbed and chipped, slight surface abrasion, old drill holes along the front and top faces, some wear including chips and scuffs, minor worm holes, as viewed.

Provenance:
Christie's, London, 7 October 2008, lot 148

Anon sale Christie's, 27 April 1993, lot 166, to the next listed owner.