Lot 162: A NORTH INDIAN MULTAN CALLIGRAPHIC TILE DEPICTING THE SHAHADA, 18TH CENTURY

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This auction ended on 5 March 2025.

Start price: £280

Estimated price: £300 - £600

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A Multan ceramic tile from 18th-century North India, prominently featuring the Shahada, the Islamic declaration of faith, rendered in elegant cobalt blue calligraphy. The tile’s arched top and floral borders, highlighted in turquoise and white, enhance its devotional and decorative appeal. The inscription is framed by a delicate floral vine motif.

L: 26cm, W: 24.5cm

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