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Islamic Calligraphy Carved Wooden Plaque in the Form of a Falcon

About the Item

Indian wood panel depicts Arabic calligraphy, Muslim prayer praising God, prophet Mohammed and Imam Ali, shaped in the form of a falcon, late 19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 50.01 in (127 cm)Width: 36.23 in (92 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: H13201stDibs: LU6022230146272
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