22nd Apr, 2026 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
95
HIRZ AL-AMANI WA WAJH AL-TAHANI: THE REFUGE OF ASPIRATIONS AND THE FACE OF CONGRATULATIONS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE SHATIBIYYA
Dated 1187 AH (1773 AD)
HIRZ AL-AMANI WA WAJH AL-TAHANI: THE REFUGE OF ASPIRATIONS AND THE FACE OF CONGRATULATIONS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE SHATIBIYYA
Dated 1187 AH (1733 AD)
Arabic manuscript of the famous poem by Imam Al-Shatibi on the seven readings of the Qur'an. Lined paper, comprising 43 leaves. 15 lines to the page, arranged in two columns, written in black naskh script with verse punctuation in red. Notes and glosses in the margins. The manuscript has a loose spine and a later-added cover.
23cm x 16.5cm
Condition: Unbound, some foxing.
Sold for £1,476
HIRZ AL-AMANI WA WAJH AL-TAHANI: THE REFUGE OF ASPIRATIONS AND THE FACE OF CONGRATULATIONS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE SHATIBIYYA
Dated 1187 AH (1733 AD)
Arabic manuscript of the famous poem by Imam Al-Shatibi on the seven readings of the Qur'an. Lined paper, comprising 43 leaves. 15 lines to the page, arranged in two columns, written in black naskh script with verse punctuation in red. Notes and glosses in the margins. The manuscript has a loose spine and a later-added cover.
23cm x 16.5cm
Condition: Unbound, some foxing.
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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