Leilão Bidspirit | An Ottoman Calligraphic Panel with


An Ottoman Calligraphic Panel with the Shahada in Square Kufic Script, 19th-20th Century. This Ottoman calligraphic artwork features the Shahada, the Islamic declaration of faith, rendered in an imposing and structured square Kufic script. The inscription reads: ”La ilaha illallah Muhammadur Rasulullah” — ”There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.” Approximately 39.5 x 23.5cm Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London lady.