Roundel with Repeated Inscription, late 16th century, Made in India, Deccan, probably Hyderabad, Wood, gesso, painted and metal-leafed with gold and silver, Diam. 19 7/8 in. (50.5 cm), Wood, This roundel is inscribed with two of the ninety-nine names of God, al-haqq (the truth), and al-qayyum (the everlasting). The remains of red, blue, yellow, and green paint on this example indicate an originally vibrant palette of decoration
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Roundel, Repeated Inscription, late 16th century, India, Deccan, Hyderabad, Wood, gesso, painted, metal-leafed, gold, silver, Diam, 19 7/8, 50.5 cm, roundel, inscribed, two, ninety-nine names, God, al-haqq, truth, al-qayyum, everlasting, remains, red, blue, yellow, green paint, example indicate, originally vibrant, palette, decoration
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