Lot Essay
The Qur'an sura is III, parts of verse 97 to the end of 98. It concerns one of the five pillars of Islam, the obligation to make the pilgrimage to Mecca.
.jpg?w=1)
EGYPT, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Details
A SILVER AND GILT APPLIQUÉ BAND FROM THE HIZAM OF THE KA'BA IN MECCA
Egypt, late 19th century
The midnight blue silk ground with a bold gilt naskh inscription, gilt borders of meandering vine above and below between silver plain stripes, the spandrels each end with bold similar tulip motifs originally on green silk grounds, good condition, green silk removed
35 x 212in. (89 x 538cm.)
Egypt, late 19th century
The midnight blue silk ground with a bold gilt naskh inscription, gilt borders of meandering vine above and below between silver plain stripes, the spandrels each end with bold similar tulip motifs originally on green silk grounds, good condition, green silk removed
35 x 212in. (89 x 538cm.)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.