Islamic Art and Fine Objects
Lot 163:
Description
This framed print from Lebanon is executed in a traditional Islamic folk art style and depicts the historical Battle of the Trench. The central scene illustrates a mounted combat between Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib and Amr ibn ‘Abd Wud al-Amiri. The figure on the left is identified by Arabic calligraphy as Al-Imam Ali bin Abi Talib and is shown striking his opponent with a curved sword. The background features a Middle Eastern landscape containing palm trees, a river, and a city with a mosque, dome, and minarets. Additional Arabic text at the top identifies the second warrior and the event. The work is printed on paper and housed in a simple black wooden frame with a plain paper backing and a single metal hanging ring.
56 x 38cm
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