22nd Apr, 2026 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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A LATE MAMLUK OR EARLY OTTOMAN QUR'AN JUZ
Egypt, Syria or Turkey, 15th - 16th century
A LATE MAMLUK OR EARLY OTTOMAN QUR'AN JUZ
Egypt, Syria or Turkey, 15th-16th century
Arabic manuscript on paper composed of 18 leaves, 3 fly-leaves, with 9 lines to page written in muhaqqaq script with black ink, and gold surah headings. The leather binding engraved, with a flap. The manuscript features Juz XI and includes Surah Al-Ankaboot (the Spider) and Surah Al-Rum (the Romans). A note at the beginning mentions that it is the endowment of the late Khawaja Aydin, son of the late Hajj Issa. For the recitations of the prescribed prayers. As detailed in the legal endowment deed.
26cm x 19.5cm
Sold for £738
A LATE MAMLUK OR EARLY OTTOMAN QUR'AN JUZ
Egypt, Syria or Turkey, 15th-16th century
Arabic manuscript on paper composed of 18 leaves, 3 fly-leaves, with 9 lines to page written in muhaqqaq script with black ink, and gold surah headings. The leather binding engraved, with a flap. The manuscript features Juz XI and includes Surah Al-Ankaboot (the Spider) and Surah Al-Rum (the Romans). A note at the beginning mentions that it is the endowment of the late Khawaja Aydin, son of the late Hajj Issa. For the recitations of the prescribed prayers. As detailed in the legal endowment deed.
26cm x 19.5cm
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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