An Ottoman Calligraphic Panel with the Shahada in Square Kuf...

Hammer

£60

An Ottoman Calligraphic Panel with the Shahada in Square Kufic Script, 19th-20th Century.

This Ottoman calligraphic artwork features the Shahada, the Islamic declaration of faith, rendered in an imposing and structured square Kufic script. The inscription reads:
"La ilaha illallah Muhammadur Rasulullah" — "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah."

Approximately 39.5 x 23.5cm

Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London lady.