The cartouche of rectangular form with cusped ends and small arch at the centre of each horizontal edge, the body with extremely elegant and bold calligraphy against a background of finely worked cut steel spiralling tendrils issuing palmettes, leaves and flowerheads. Inscriptions: 'Peace be upon the gray hair that was dyed by blood ,اَلسَّلامُ عَلَى الشَّيْبِ الْخَضيبِ' , a small verse to a long Shi'i invocation to the Imam Hussain. 47 by 22.5 cm.