Bidspirit auction | A Steel Shi'a Ceremonial Alam,

A Steel Shi'a Ceremonial Alam, 20th Century. A tall ceremonial ‘Alam standard finely crafted from steel, featuring a vertical shaft with alternating pierced geometric motifs, rising from a double-curved base terminating in stylised crescent finials. These symbolic elements are often used in Shi’a religious processions, particularly during Ashura, to represent flags of martyrdom and loyalty. H: Approximately 53cm Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished British collector.