Calligraphy, Central India, Bidar, signed Mirza 'Umar and dated 1276 H / 1859 Calligraphic composition in Arabic with black ink and gouache on paper, the text counting the Bismillah followed by the names of Allah, Muhammad, and the four rashidun caliphs 'Ali, Abû Bakr, 'Umar and 'Uthman, then a hadith. The letters in broad thuluth calligraphy stand out against a background of roses and other floral stems. Calligraphic border of suras CIX, CXII, CXIII and CXIV of the Qur'an. In the lower left corner, signature Mirza 'Umar, date 1276 H / 1859 and location Bidar. Framed. 46 x 58.8 cm Numerous folds, some wear.