TEHRAN – A team of Iranian artists has recently completed a rare precious tableau bearing the inscription of Ayat al-Kursi (The Throne Verse), the 255th verse of the second surah of the Holy Quran, Surah Baqarah.
Entitled “Treasure of Safety”, the artwork was commissioned and purchased by an Arab-Iranian private collector (whose name was not given in the report), the designer of the tableau Mehran Rahbaran told the Persian service of MNA on Tuesday.
The verse is believed to be the most famous verse of the Quran and that Prophet Mohammad (S) has called it one of the greatest verses of Quran, Rahbaran added.
A team of 25 artists has created the artwork, Rahbaran said, adding that the holy verse has been inscribed in nastaliq style of calligraphy.
Elements such as silver, gold, agate and emerald, which have been used in creating the artwork, refer to the four major elements of life including water, wind, earth and fire, he said.
The holy verse has been inscribed on a circular plate, which resembles the form of a shield, highlighting the protection it gives to the individual who recites it.
The 107x75cm artwork weighs 20kg and will be unveiled in Tehran’s Milad Tower during a ceremony in the near future and will later be transferred to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the private collector.
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