22nd Apr, 2026 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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TWO MAMLUK QURAN HIZBS (SECTIONS)
Egypt or Syria, 13th century
TWO MAMLUK QURAN HIZBS (SECTIONS)
Egypt or Syria, 13th century
Comprising two sections from Surat Al-Baqara, both penned in black ink using thuluth script. The verse markers are designed as gilded rosettes. It features illuminated gilded section markers with stylized vegetal roundels containing inscriptions. The first section includes verses 75 to 109, spanning 6 pages, while the second section covers verses 150 to 199 across 12 pages.
45.5cm x 32.2cm
For a related example on the subject see: Brooklyn Museum, USA, Acc. no. 37.485.2.
Provenance: American Private Collection.
Estimated at £3,500 - £5,500
TWO MAMLUK QURAN HIZBS (SECTIONS)
Egypt or Syria, 13th century
Comprising two sections from Surat Al-Baqara, both penned in black ink using thuluth script. The verse markers are designed as gilded rosettes. It features illuminated gilded section markers with stylized vegetal roundels containing inscriptions. The first section includes verses 75 to 109, spanning 6 pages, while the second section covers verses 150 to 199 across 12 pages.
45.5cm x 32.2cm
For a related example on the subject see: Brooklyn Museum, USA, Acc. no. 37.485.2.
Provenance: American Private Collection.
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 22nd Apr, 2026
We are excited to present our Islamic and Indian Art Auction.
The sale brings together a remarkable collection of rare textiles, lacquerwear, woodwork, manuscripts and more. Featuring a 13th century bronze Ayyubid candlestick (lot 29), a monumental Indian silver-overlaid wooden footstool (lot 140) and an Ottoman calligraphic silk lampas panel from the inner covering of the Ka’ba (lot 166).
One further unmissable highlight is the beautifully enamelled 18 carat gold pocket watch by Breguet et Fils, produced for the Ottoman market (lot 148). We are delighted also to present further pieces from the collection of Mr Georges Antaki in this auction, which promises something of interest for all collectors interested in Islamic and Indian art.
Sale date(s) & Start time:
22 Apr 2026 12:00 BST
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