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A calligraphic composition consisting of the nada 'Ali quatrain in the form of a lion
Deccan, 18th Century

26 October 2020, 11:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street

£8,000 - £12,000

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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.

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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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