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Extrémités d'étendards de procession de Muharram
India, 19th-20th century One in ferrous alloy, in the form of an openwork mandorla shouldered by two dragons, with complex calligraphic decoration. The second in brass, engraved with multiple naskhi inscriptions, in the shape of the hand of Fatimah (khamseh). H. 41 and 31 cm The top of the 1st is composed of two dragon heads facing each other around a central axis forming the name of God Allah. In the center of the mandorla, in a complex network of arabesques, the names "Ali" and "Muhammad" can be distinguished. Two processional openwork iron standards, India, 19-20th century
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Extrémités d'étendards de procession de Muharram
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