22nd Apr, 2026 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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A SAFAVID QUR'AN
Iran, dated 1084 AH (1674 AD)
A SAFAVID QUR'AN
COPIED BY MUHAMMAD SALEH IBN KAMAL-AL-DIN HUSEIN HUSSEINI
Iran, dated 1084 AH (1674 AD)
Arabic manuscript on polished paper, comprising 451 leaves, with two endpapers and one flyleaf. 12 lines to the page, written in naskh script in black ink, with significant words and diacritics in red. The writing area ruled with gilded lines, verse markers as gilded rosettes. Opening double-page (sarlawh) finely illuminated in cobalt blue and gold, with interlaced hamseh motifs in the margins and text reserved against a gilded ground within cloud-like cartouches. A second illuminated double-page decorated with polychrome scrolling foliage in the margins. Lacquer binding decorated with a central lobed medallion with pendants, framed by a stylised border.
13.5cm x 8cm
Sold for £1,353
A SAFAVID QUR'AN
COPIED BY MUHAMMAD SALEH IBN KAMAL-AL-DIN HUSEIN HUSSEINI
Iran, dated 1084 AH (1674 AD)
Arabic manuscript on polished paper, comprising 451 leaves, with two endpapers and one flyleaf. 12 lines to the page, written in naskh script in black ink, with significant words and diacritics in red. The writing area ruled with gilded lines, verse markers as gilded rosettes. Opening double-page (sarlawh) finely illuminated in cobalt blue and gold, with interlaced hamseh motifs in the margins and text reserved against a gilded ground within cloud-like cartouches. A second illuminated double-page decorated with polychrome scrolling foliage in the margins. Lacquer binding decorated with a central lobed medallion with pendants, framed by a stylised border.
13.5cm x 8cm
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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