22nd Apr, 2026 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
99
GHAYATO AL-AMANI FI MA’RIFAT QAWAED AL-RUHANI: TREATISE ON MAGICAL AND OCCULT SCIENCES
Dated 1204 AH (1789 AD)
GHAYATO AL-AMANI FI MA’RIFAT QAWAED AL-RUHANI: TREATISE ON MAGICAL AND OCCULT SCIENCES
COPIED BY MUHAMMAD BIN IBRAHIM
Dated 1204 AH (1789 AD)
Arabic manuscript on lined paper. Composed of 80 leaves (160 pages). 20-27 lines to the page written in naskh script with black ink and occasional significant words picked out in purple. Extensive notes and comments in the margins and occasional charts. Unbound. The text deals with magic, the zodiac, astrology, and the use of amulets and talismans.
25cm x 17cm
Sold for £1,230
GHAYATO AL-AMANI FI MA’RIFAT QAWAED AL-RUHANI: TREATISE ON MAGICAL AND OCCULT SCIENCES
COPIED BY MUHAMMAD BIN IBRAHIM
Dated 1204 AH (1789 AD)
Arabic manuscript on lined paper. Composed of 80 leaves (160 pages). 20-27 lines to the page written in naskh script with black ink and occasional significant words picked out in purple. Extensive notes and comments in the margins and occasional charts. Unbound. The text deals with magic, the zodiac, astrology, and the use of amulets and talismans.
25cm x 17cm
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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