Lot Essay
The inscription is from the Qur'an XXII, Sura al-Hajj, v.26.
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EGYPT, CIRCA 1940
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A METAL THREAD APPLIQUE BLACK SILK HIZAM FROM THE HOLY KAABA IN MECCA
EGYPT, CIRCA 1940
Of rectangular form, the black ground woven with a very strong fine thuluth inscription within a cartouche with rounded ends, the spandrels worked with metal-thread floral motifs, a band of meandering leafy silver vine above and below, very occasional wear
35¼ x 135½in. (89.4 x 344.6cm.)
EGYPT, CIRCA 1940
Of rectangular form, the black ground woven with a very strong fine thuluth inscription within a cartouche with rounded ends, the spandrels worked with metal-thread floral motifs, a band of meandering leafy silver vine above and below, very occasional wear
35¼ x 135½in. (89.4 x 344.6cm.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium