19th Jun, 2025 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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A QAJAR POLYCHROME-COTTON WOVEN QUR’AN BOX
Iran, second half 19th century
A QAJAR POLYCHROME-COTTON WOVEN QUR’AN BOX
Iran, second half 19th century
Of rectangular shape, the Qur’an or manuscript box of soft-sided construction, the exterior woven in bright hot pink, green, navy and cream thread with stylised floral motifs in an interlocking geometric lattice on a turquoise ground, framed by magenta and green borders, the interior lined with Soviet printed cotton fabric featuring Japanese-style fans and large hibiscus blossoms, a classical example of Chinoiserie taste, finished with metallic thread trimming and cotton tassels.
7cm x 24cm x 16cm
Sold for £220
A QAJAR POLYCHROME-COTTON WOVEN QUR’AN BOX
Iran, second half 19th century
Of rectangular shape, the Qur’an or manuscript box of soft-sided construction, the exterior woven in bright hot pink, green, navy and cream thread with stylised floral motifs in an interlocking geometric lattice on a turquoise ground, framed by magenta and green borders, the interior lined with Soviet printed cotton fabric featuring Japanese-style fans and large hibiscus blossoms, a classical example of Chinoiserie taste, finished with metallic thread trimming and cotton tassels.
7cm x 24cm x 16cm
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.
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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
