A calligraphic composition consisting of the nada 'Ali quatrain in the form of a lion, Deccan, 18th Century
pen and ink and gold on paper, mounted on album page with floral margins
composition 155 x 270 mm.; album page 240 x 355 mm.
Provenance
Christie's, Islamic Art and Manuscripts, 16th October 2001, lot 54.
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!
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pen and ink and gold on paper, mounted on album page with floral margins
composition 155 x 270 mm.; album page 240 x 355 mm.
Provenance
Christie's, Islamic Art and Manuscripts, 16th October 2001, lot 54.
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!
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