A metal thread-embroidered silk calligraphic panel Probably Egypt, 19th/ 20th Century of rectangular form, the black silk ground embroidered in gilt-silver thread, with a roundel containing four inscriptions in thuluth centred on a rosette, the corners with partial flowers and leaves, above and below bands containing undulating vines, mounted 84 x 69 cm. Footnotes: Provenance The Shakerine Collection, acquired Bonhams Islamic & Indian Art, 2 May 2001, lot 194. Inscriptions: ya hannan, ya mannan, ya dayyan ya subhan, 'O The Ever-yearning! O The Ever-bestowing! O The Ever-requiting! O The praise! For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com