A metal thread-embroidered silk calligraphic panel Probably Egypt, 19th/ 20th Century of rectangular form, the black and green ground embroidered in gilt-silver thread, with a roundel containing inscriptions, the corners with partial flowers and leaves, above and below bands containing undulating vines, mounted 86 x 74 cm. Footnotes: Provenance The Shakerine Collection. Inscriptions: to the centre, repeat of ya allah, 'O God!' in mirrored form; the main text, Qur'an, sura CXII (al-Ikhlas). For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com