19th Jun, 2025 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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λ A QAJAR KHATAMKARI MANUSCRIPT CASE WITH CALLIGRAPHIC PANELS
Iran, 19th century
λ A QAJAR KHATAMKARI MANUSCRIPT CASE WITH CALLIGRAPHIC PANELS
Iran, 19th century
Of rectangular shape, decorated throughout in khatamkari (Persian micro-mosaic marquetry) technique using ivory, stained bone and wood veneers, the hinged lid, front, and sides embellished with star-and-hexagon motifs within cusped cartouches and decorative borders, the top in particular with a central large cartouche inscribed in bold Persian nasta'liq script, encased within a frame of further nasta'liq epigraphic cartouches featuring poetic verses and auspicious blessings, the interior plain, polished wood, the box with its original hinges and lock plate.
17.5cm x 25.5cm x 34.5cm
λ This item may require Export or CITES licences in order to leave the UK. It is the buyer's responsibility to find out and conform to the specific export requirements of their country and ensure that lots have the relevant licences before shipping.
Estimated at £500 - £700
λ A QAJAR KHATAMKARI MANUSCRIPT CASE WITH CALLIGRAPHIC PANELS
Iran, 19th century
Of rectangular shape, decorated throughout in khatamkari (Persian micro-mosaic marquetry) technique using ivory, stained bone and wood veneers, the hinged lid, front, and sides embellished with star-and-hexagon motifs within cusped cartouches and decorative borders, the top in particular with a central large cartouche inscribed in bold Persian nasta'liq script, encased within a frame of further nasta'liq epigraphic cartouches featuring poetic verses and auspicious blessings, the interior plain, polished wood, the box with its original hinges and lock plate.
17.5cm x 25.5cm x 34.5cm
λ This item may require Export or CITES licences in order to leave the UK. It is the buyer's responsibility to find out and conform to the specific export requirements of their country and ensure that lots have the relevant licences before shipping.
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 19th Jun, 2025
Our specialist auction Arts of India and the Islamic Lands is now online for you to browse, peruse and fall in love with your next antique.
Among the highlights, this sale vaunts a remarkable selection of Rajput Schools paintings and an illustrated loose folio from a Timurid Haft Paykar series, all part of a private Canadian collection; several gem-studded Indian necklaces, treasured heirlooms of a local family; a notable group of Islamic manuscripts, including a geomantic tome attributed to the Nubian alchemist Dhul-Nun al-Misri; and several lots of Persian Qajar lacquer belonging to the heir of a British diplomatic family in office under Sir Denis Wright in Tehran between 1971 - 1973.
Our selected lots preview starts next week, on Tuesday 3rd June, and the full view is going to take place from Friday 13th June until the sale day.
Mark your calendars and come to see us!
Viewing
Viewing:
13th June - 10:00 - 17:00
14th June - 11:00 - 16:00
15th June - 11:00 - 16:00
16th June - 10:00 - 17:00
17th June - 10:00 - 17:00
18th June - 10:00 - 17:00
