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SYRIA OR EGYPT, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A CAIROWARE QUR'AN CASKET
SYRIA OR EGYPT, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Of square form, on plain base, the calligraphic engraved panels with thuluth and foliated kufic inscriptions on dense scrolling floral ground, with raised hinged lid opening to reveal a wooden inlaid interior, apparent conical brass nails, lock lacking
10¼ x 10¼ x 6¾in. (26 x 26 x 17cm.)
SYRIA OR EGYPT, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Of square form, on plain base, the calligraphic engraved panels with thuluth and foliated kufic inscriptions on dense scrolling floral ground, with raised hinged lid opening to reveal a wooden inlaid interior, apparent conical brass nails, lock lacking
10¼ x 10¼ x 6¾in. (26 x 26 x 17cm.)
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