Lot Essay
The inscription on the lid is from Qur'an CXII (sura al-ikhlas).
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A CALLIGRAPHIC GOLD-DAMASCENED OPENWORK STEEL BOX
Of recent manufacture, of rectangular form on four short bracket feet, the decoration carved all over with calligraphic medallions in thuluth script with Qur'anic verses over a ground of foliage, the flat top opens to reveal a plain interior, the clasp in the form of a palmette
4.5/8 x 10 x 6.1/8in. (11.8 x 25.4 x 15.7cm.)
Of recent manufacture, of rectangular form on four short bracket feet, the decoration carved all over with calligraphic medallions in thuluth script with Qur'anic verses over a ground of foliage, the flat top opens to reveal a plain interior, the clasp in the form of a palmette
4.5/8 x 10 x 6.1/8in. (11.8 x 25.4 x 15.7cm.)
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