A CALLIGRAPHIC PANEL WITH THE ZULFIQAR, IMAM ALI'S SWORD
Qajar Iran, 19th century

Arabic script on paper, possibly block printed, 24ll. to the page of black ink naskh script with pious protective prayers superimposed with a hand-coloured Zulfiqar, the sword with characteristic split tip belonging to Imam Ali, outlined in black, within black rules, mounted, framed and glazed, the text panel 22.5cm x 5.7cm, 28.6cm x 13.5cm including the frame.