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Oriental Art Auctions
Islamic Art Auction November 2020
Hammer Auction
Started 18. Nov 2020 13:00 MEZ (12:00 GMT)
Kerkhofstraat 3
Hattem
8051 GG
Netherlands
Lot Description
1Gouache pigments heightened with gold on paper, laid down on album page, depicting a priest performing rituals in his temple.22 by 29
cm.
2
Opaque watercolor on paper, depicting the eight-armed Goddess Durga seated on a tiger and holding her weapons. With a gilt wooden
frame.CATALOGUE NOTEDurga’s name in Sanskrit means a fort. It is symbolic of protection. According to legend, Durga was created
for the slaying of the buffalo demon Mahis ...[more]
3
Gouache pigments heightened with gold on paper, laid down on an album page with outer polychrome borders, depicting a Hindu
woman seated with a Mughal lady and her servant in a temple. The later outer margin is decorated with Persian inscriptions in nastaliq
script reserved in clouds on a cream-colo ...[more]
4
Opaque pigments heightened with gold on paper, laid down on an album page, full length portrait of Maharaja Anup Singh of Bikaner
(reigned 1669–98), wearing a jeweled red and gold turban, floral patka, holding a sword in his right hand and a gilt cup in his left one,
facing a princess in a landscape ...[more]
5Opaque pigments heightened with gold on paper, laid down on an album page with outer polychrome margins, depicting a noblewoman
wearing a yellow robe with gilt red trousers, entertained by two female musicians.13 by 21 cm.
6
Opaque pigments heightened with gold on paper, depicting Raja Hira Singh seated on a terrace and enjoying a nautch performed by
elegant dressed dancers with musicians, ruled in gold and flower decorated borders.CATALOGUE NOTEHira Singh (1816-1844), prime
minister of the Sikh Kingdom of Lahore from 1 ...[more]
7Opaque pigments heightened with gold on paper, depicting wrestlers and acrobats performing Pahlevani and zoorkhaneh rituals in a
landscape, within red borders on cream margins.20 by 14 cm.
8
Opaque pigments heightened with gold on paper, depicting two women wearing a gold reddish robe, blue and red trousers, against a
brownish background with the blue skyline.Laid down on album page, ruled in gold and gilt green polychrome margins decorated with
gilt floral motifs.20 by 11.5 cm.
9
Opaque pigments heightened with gold on paper, the princess standing under a blossoming tree, wearing a yellow diaphanous robe and
gold trousers, smoking a huqqa, against a green background with the blue skyline.Laid down on album page, ruled in gold and
polychrome margins.10 by 17 cm.Page: 17.5 by ...[more]
10
152 by 95 cm.CATALOGUE NOTEThe term picchvai or ‘background painting’ refers to how these paintings were traditionally
worshipped—picchvai such as these would have been hung in a temple and placed behind a rupa or sculpture of the deity. Often
picchvai retain traces of traditional ablution substance ...[more]
11
Pigment and gold on cloth, painted inner border with a design of repeat flower heads. A panoramic view of the key shrines, the
pilgrimage route and details of significant features and episodes along the devotees’ path. They thus often served as surrogates for
those – often aged or infirm devotees - ...[more]
12
Ink, gouache and gold on paper, laid down on album page, Arabic and Persian manuscript reserved in a large cloud on a cream-colored
ground.In large brown nastaliq script ‘Nad-e ‘Ali’, typically used by Shia Muslims to seek ‘Ali’s help and support in times of stress and
sorrow, further stylized with ...[more]
13 Oil on canvas, depicting seated Imam Ali with his two sons, Hasan, Hussein and a lion.120 by 90 cm.
14
Opaque pigments heightened with gold on paper, depicting two seated imams ‘Jilani and Chichti’ in Al-Haram Al-Nabawi in the medina,
ruled in gold and red borders.Abdul Qadir Jilani (1077-1166 AD), the founder of the Qadriyyah Sufi Order, was a native of the Persian
province of Gilan. He went to Bagh ...[more]
15
Ink, opaque pigments and gold on paper, Persian manuscript on paper, laid down on album page, the four lines of elegant black nastaliq
script written diagonally, each line in clouds outlined in red on a blue ground met floral illumination. At the top one couplet of Persian
poems in nastaliq script, ...[more]
16
Ink, opaque pigments and gold on paper, Arabic manuscript on paper, laid down on album page, written in thuluth script in black and
blue outlined in white and red ink and decorated with gilt floral scrolls, within clouds reserved on a gold ground decorated with
polychrome flower spray. All ruled in ...[more]
17
Gouache pigments heightened with gold on paper, laid down on album page, depicting a seated important person, wearing a large white
turban decorated in gold with animals, birds and large flower heads, dressed in an elegant gilt purple coat. At the top Arabic inscriptions
of bismallah in muhaqqaq bla ...[more]
18 The folio decorated in gold with real and mythical beasts in a landscape.44 by 21.5 cm.
19
Gouache pigments heightened with gold on paper, laid down on an album page, depicting the prophet Yusuf bringing apples to
Zulaikha’s friends in a landscape, ruled in gold and polychrome margins.Her friends thought that she was becoming infatuated with
Yusuf and mocked her for being in love with a s ...[more]
20
Persian manuscript on paper, gouache heightened with gold on paper by Sa’adi (1210-1292 AD), written horizontally and diagonally in
black nastaliq script, reserved in clouds on a gold ground.Depicting Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi (d. 1240) with his students.Abu-Muhammad
Muslih al-Din bin Abdallah Shirazi, be ...[more]
21
Opaque pigment heightened with gold on paper, depicting Shah Tahmasp I seated with his servants in a landscape.Above two panels
enclosing two Persian couplets written diagonally in nastaliq script, on the side Persian inscriptions reserved in clouds on a cream-
colored ground.All ruled in gold and po ...[more]
22
Opaque pigments heightened with gold, depicting a couple in a landscape with a gilt skyline.The outer margin decorated with panels
enclosing Persian inscriptions in nastaliq script and stylized with polychrome flower scrolls on a blue ground, set between two borders
decorated with gilt floral motifs ...[more]
23Gouache heightened with gold on paper, depicting Bahram Shah entertained during his wedding.With Persian inscription in nastaliq
black script, stylized further with gold and striking blue decoration.27 by 18 cm.
24
Ink, opaque pigments and gold on paper, 8 lines to each page, Arabic and Persian manuscript on paper, laid down on album page.Four
lines of Arabic Du’a or invocation in large gilt thuluth script outlined in black, four lines of Persian translation in black nastaliq script, each
line ruled in a gilt ...[more]
25
Ink, opaque pigments and gold on paper, Arabic manuscript on paper, laid down on album page. Heading in large thuluth script in black
ink, the bottom line in black muhaqqaq script and middle section in naskh script, borders of scrolling leaves in blue and gold, margins
ruled in colors and gold.The o ...[more]
26
Arabic manuscript on vellum, 14 lines in very fine brown Kufic script, laid down on gilt album page.Diacritics in red with verse markers
pointed in red, blue and yellow dots.Bifolium: 4.3 by 7.5 cm. Album page: 8 by 15.5 cm.PROVENANCEFrom the collection of professor
Pierre Abrami (1880-1945)
27
Arabic manuscript on vellum, 8 lines to the page, written in gold Kufic script outlined in brown.Diacritics indicated with brown diagonal
dashes, gold rosettes indicating single verses pointed in red and blue dots. Quran 50 surah Qaf v.1-v.12 9 by 13 cm.PROVENANCE:
Private collection, Germany
28
Arabic manuscript on paper, 10 leaves, each folio with 13 lines, written in bold black Bihari script, the bismallah in muhaqqaq script.The
word ‘Allah’ in gold outlined in black, gold rosette verse markers pointed in blue dots, ruled in blue and red border. Polychrome and gold
marginal medallions i ...[more]
29
Arabic manuscript on vellum, 8 lines to the page written in elongated Kufic in dark brown ink, vocalization in the form of red dots. Surah
headings in gold outlined in dark brown ink. Comprising: Quran 82 surah Al-Infitar with 19 verses plus the last verse from Surah Al-
Takwir.11.5 by 19 cm.PROVENAN ...[more]
30
Arabic manuscript on vellum, 15 lines to the page written in an elegant elongated Kufic script in brown ink, red dots probably added at a
later date, verses separated by triangular clusters of 6 gold dots, two bands decorated with a knotted rope motif in gold and some color,
surah headings written i ...[more]
31
A SELJUK OFFICIAL WAQF DOCUMENT IN SCROLL FORM, RELATING TO THE ENDOWMENT OF AN ESTATE CONSISTING OF
A VILLAGE AND ITS SURROUNDING LAND IN ANATOLIA, MENTIONING THE NAMES OF 'ALAM-AL-DIN QAYSAR BIN ABDULLAH
AND 'ABDU'L-SAMAD AL-SHIRVANI, APPROVED AND WITNESSED BY MUHAMMAD BIN MUHAMMAD AL-HUSAINI, KNO ...[more]
32
Arabic manuscript on vellum, text written in polychrome Maghribi script, set within polychrome margins of scrolling vines with fleur-de-lys
set inside double-ruled borders79.5 by 56.1cm. max.CATALOGUE NOTEOn this banner, which was probably used in battle, is outlined
the genealogy of a certain Abu ‘ ...[more]
33
Arabic manuscript on paper, 17 lines on a single leaf, written in black thuluth script.This document was issued proving that the bearer is
an honorable offspring who is the descendent of the Prophet through the side of his daughter Fatima. It was approved by the sheiks and
supervisors in Egyptian sc ...[more]
34
Arabic manuscript on parchment, written in black and brown Magribi script.This document includes the name of the seller and the buyer,
the development of the sale and the contract between the heirs. The following persons are involved in the contract: Binjamin Trabelsi,
Ismail Kahi, the Turki family, ...[more]
35
Arabic manuscript on paper, 19 leaves with 11 lines to each page, written in thuluth, naskh and muhaqqaq script. The bismallah of each
surah written in muhaqqaq script, each page with 3 lines in large gold and blue script and 8 lines in black naskh script, all reserved in
cloud bands against a gilt ...[more]
36
Arabic manuscript on paper, with 12 lines to each page, written in black naskh script, ruled in gold and blue borders. Gold rosette verse
markers outlined and pointed in blue dots, two opening pages decorated in gold and striking blue with verses reserved in clouds on a
cream-colored ground.Surah he ...[more]
37
Arabic work of 156 leaves, in black naskh on 21 lines per page, opening with a double frontispiece illuminated by hand, titles of surahs
illuminated by hand in red on a gold background, separations of verses marked by a golden dot, and comments in Persian in the
margins.Beautiful lacquered papier-ma ...[more]
38
Arabic manuscript on paper, a single leaf, written in gold knotted Kufic script outlined in black and filled in blue, above each word a gilt
floral motifs decoration.All set between two gilt roundels with striking blue decoration, written in by Muhammed Mamdouh in Damascus
in 1349 AH/1930 AD.470 by ...[more]
39
Arabic manuscript on paper, 149 leaves, 9 lines to the page written in naskhi script in black ink within stylized cloud bands on a gold
ground, double inner margins ruled in blue and gold sandwiching floral motifs in gold, significant words picked out in red with further
marginal commentaries in red ...[more]
40
Arabic manuscript on polished paper, 110 leaves plus 4 fly-leaves, 14 lines to the page written in naskh in black ink, headings in gold
outlined in black, important words and sentences written in red, 2 illuminated headpieces, in red leather binding with flap.17 by 12
cm.CATALOGUE NOTEAlso known as ...[more]
41
Arabic manuscript on paper, 185 leaves and 180 leaves, both with 27 lines to each page, written in naskh script in black ink, important
words, titles and sentences in red.Commentary on the first volume of Ibn sina book Al-Qanun and called Shah Kulliyat Al-Qanun by
Qutb al-Din al-Shirazi (1236-1311)2 ...[more]
42
Arabic manuscript on paper, 25 lines to each page, written in naskh script, in black and red ink.A book of two parts about medicine, 1st
part about public medical matters while the 2nd part about the famous medicines and medical treatments.Copied by Abdallah Al-
Mutatabib in 930 AH/1523 AD, with late ...[more]
43
This present manuscript includes a collection of eighty treatises containing various Islamic religious subjects and sciences,
interpretation, hadith, fiqh/jurisprudence, grammar, men of isnad, and others. It is an original mansucript as it was written by the scholar,
modernist and jurist Muhammad Ay ...[more]
44
Black ink on gold-speckled paper, 6 folios, each with a panel of two lines of large strong black thuluth script, with gold and polychrome
rosette verse markers, final folio with later attribution to Ahmad Qarahisari in black tawqi' script, laid down on card with colored borders,
in simple stamped br ...[more]
45
Arabic manuscript on paper, 15 leaves plus 1 fly-leave, 11 lines to each page, written in gilt naskh script, surah names in white thuluth
script.Verses separated by pointed gold roundels, all on a deep blue ground within a blue and gilt borders. The outer border with dense
gilt and polychrome foliat ...[more]
46
Arabic manuscript on paper. A single double leaf with 5 lines to each side, written in large elegant black thuluth muhaqqaq script
outlined in gold.Gold and blue verse markers outlined in red, with diacritics and vowel points in black, all ruled in red and purple borders.
Quran 4 surah An-Nisa’ v.26 ...[more]
47
Persian manuscript on cream paper, 656 leaves, plus 2 fly-leaves, 1 replacement page at the end, 29 lines to the page, written in naskh
in black ink, indexes and chapter headings ('unwar) written in eastern Kufic or bold cursive, decorated in gold and polychrome and often
ruled in gold and blue, key ...[more]
48
Arabic manuscript on paper, 384 leaves plus two fly-leaves, each folio with 12 lines, written in black naskh script, gold and polychrome
roundel verse markers, surah headings in white thuluth on gold ground within illuminated cartouches, text within red and black-ruled
gold frames, gold and polychro ...[more]
49
Persian manuscript on paper of varying colors, 17 leaves plus a flyleaf, remargined, 5 lines to the page, written in shikasteh ta'liq script
in black, white, gold and red within cloud bands, foliate scrolls filling the interstices, f.1a with calligraphic roundel in gold with dedication,
ownership in ...[more]
50
An illuminated Persian manuscript on paper, 27 lines per page written in fine black nasta`liq script on cream paper. Quran text written in
red naskh script throughout. Tafsir text written in black ink, small illuminated florets between Quranic verses, margins ruled in colors and
gold, headings in go ...[more]
51
An Arabic manuscript on paper, 71 leaves with 31 lines to each page, written in black naskh script.Catchwords and titles in red ink, the
upper part of the first page with gold and striking blue decoration.Seal impressions on first and last page, with brown leather binding.17
by 25 cm.The author: Abu ...[more]
52
Arabic manuscript on paper, 307 leaves, 15 lines to the page written in neat naskh script in black ink with diacritics and vowel points in
red and black ink, gold roundels between verses, inner margins ruled in two shades of gold and red, catchwords, surah headings written
in thuluth in white within ...[more]
53
Arabic manuscript on paper, 262 leaves, 19 lines to each page, written in miniature naskh script in black ink within cloud bands against
a gold ground throughout, ruled in gold borders. Gold verse markers outlined and pointed in blue dots, surah headings in red in gold on
polychrome cartridges, vari ...[more]
54
Arabic manuscript on paper, 436 leaves, 10 lines to the page written in clear naskhi script in black ink with diacritics and vowel points in
black ink, interlinear Persian translation written in a cursive script in red, gold discs decorated with blue dots between verses, inner
margins ruled in blue ...[more]
55
Arabic and Persian manuscript on paper, calligraphed in beautiful naskh and nastaliq black on seventeen lines per page, divided into
several chapters including 'Maqam, Fazal and motalab' in Persian and Arabic, including Koranic extracts, recommended prayers and
wise advice from the Imamite tradition ...[more]
56
Arabic manuscript on paper, 14 lines to each page, written in black naskh script with Persian interlinear translation, ruled in gold
borders.Gold verse markers outlined in black and pointed in blue dots, gilt marginal ‘Khums and Aushr’ roundels outlined in double
blue.Surah headings in gold with blu ...[more]
57
Arabic manuscript on paper, 20 leaves plus 2 fly-leaves, 9 lines to each page, written in black naskh script.Catchword of 'Allah' in gold
ink, gold rosette verse markers outlined in black and pointed in red and blue dots.Ruled in black and gold border, the second and last
page with large gilt margin ...[more]
58
A renowned and popular work on the virtues of the Prophet Muhammad, Arabic manuscript on paper, 239 leaves, four fly leaves 21
lines of black naskh to the page, occasional words in red, text within double red rules, with catchwords pagination, illuminated opening
headpiece, index table, in Ottoman 1 ...[more]
59
Arabic manuscript on paper, 11 lines to each page, written in in black naskh script, ruled in gold and polychrome borders.Gold rosette
verse markers outlined in black and pointed in red and blue dots, Titles in white thuluth on gold and polychrome decorated
cartridges.Four pages with the 99 beautifu ...[more]
60
Arabic manuscript on paper, 25 lines to each page, written in black Hijazi script, titles and catchwords written in red ink, with Arabic
poems throughout.With different seal impressions and ownership statements.The 3rd volume of Kitab Fi Maghazi, About Abu Bakr's
succession of the prophet 'khilafat ...[more]
61
Arabic manuscript on paper, 15 lines to each page, written in black naskh script.Kitab at-Tanbih (The book of warning), a compendium
of law, very concise and somewhat obscure, full of hints at the discrepancies of opinion among Sh?fi?ite jurists on individual issues, and
intended to be memorized by ...[more]
62
Arabic manuscript on paper, 241 leaves plus one fly-leaf, each folio with 14 lines of small black naskh script divided in two panels and
three larger lines of alternating gold and blue muhaqqaq script, the naskh framed by gold flowering scrolls, text panels ruled in gold and
polychrome borders, gold ...[more]
63
Arabic manuscript on paper, 9 leaves with 9 lines to each page, of elegant black Rayhani script, surah headings in blue thuluth script
reserved in clouds within a panel decorated with gilt scrolling vines.Gold rosette verse markers pointed by red and purple dots.Quran 40
surah Ghafir v.66- end v.85, ...[more]
64
Comprising prayers to be recited after the various daily prayers (ta’qibat) and other prayers to be recited during the day, Arabic
manuscript on paper, 10 leaves, each with 8 lines of bold black naskh, each in clouds on gold grounds, titles in red within cartouches,
text within gold and polychrome r ...[more]
65
Arabic manuscript on paper, written in large gold floriated Kufic and thuluth script, ruled in two gold borders.The outer margin is
decorated with an illuminated floral pattern over a black background.The inscriptions: Quran 59 surah Al-Hashr v.23, ‘He is God;
besides Whom there is no god, the Sove ...[more]
66
Arabic manuscript on wooden panels, 22 wooden leaves with 11 lines to each page, written in thuluth, naskh and muhaqqaq script.The
bismallah is in muhaqqaq script reserved in cloudband against a gilt ground, each page with 3 lines in large black thuluth script and 4
lines in black naskh script, rule ...[more]
67
Arabic manuscript on paper, 279 leaves, 15 lines to the page written in minute naskhi script in black ink with diacritics and vowel points
in black, catchwords, one illuminated double-page frontispiece in colors and gold, a second double-page halfway through the
manuscript, surah headings in gold, s ...[more]
68
Arabic manuscript on paper, written in elegant thuluth, naskh and tughra script, in red, blue and black ink.To the center with large panels
enclosing Quran 2 surah Al-Baqarah v.255 and v.256. The upper part with a panel enclosing names of ‘Allah’ in tughra script
surrounded by geometric designs with ...[more]
69
Arabic manuscript on paper, 194 leaves, plus one fly leaf, each folio with 12 lines of neat black naskh, important words and phrases
picked out in red, headings in red within gold and polychrome illuminated cartouches, text panels outlined in gold and polychrome, gold
outer rules, opening bifolio wi ...[more]
70
Arabic and Persian manuscript on paper, 147 leaves with 11 lines to each page, written in black naskh and nastaliq script.Catchwords
and titles in red with traces of gilding, divided and ruled in gold border, four pages with the 99 beautiful names of 'Allah' written in
polychrome ink on gilt cartrid ...[more]
71
Arabic manuscript on paper, 44 leaves with 17 lines to each page, written in black naskh script.Titles and catchwords in red ink, consists
of three articles about about conditions related to heart and some cardiac disease. Copied in 975 AH/1567 ADThe first part about
medications for heart diseases ...[more]
72
Arabic manuscript on paper, 18 lines to each page, written in black ink, titles and catchwords in red ink.Copied by Timur bin Abdullah in
Lan Yuan China in 993 AH/1585 ADWith later brown morocco leather binding.17 by 21.5 cm.Author: Taqi al-Din Muhammad ibn Pir Ali
al-Birgivi (1522 –1573) born in B ...[more]
73
Arabic manuscript on paper, a complete Quran, 13 lines to each page, written in black Najdi naskh style, surah headings in red ink, all
ruled in double red border.Red roundel verse markers, two opening pages with green and red decoration, no missing pages.Written by
Al-Sheikh Abdul Mohsen bin Jami'a ...[more]
74
Arabic manuscript on paper, 16 lines to each page, written in black naskh script, catchwords underlined in red ink with marginal notes.A
book with commentaries and explanations of Sharh Al-Shafia, written by Bin Muhammed Taher Jafer in 1100 AH/1688 AD.This
manuscript is an explanation/commentaries o ...[more]
75
Single leaf, Arabic manuscript with gold and gouache on paper, divided into divisions. (1) A small painting of Masjid al-Haram with seven
minarets (2) surah Al-Fatiha in gilt naskh script outlined in black (3) A small painting of Al Masjid Al-Nabawi (4) surah Al-Kursi in gold
naskh script outlined i ...[more]
76
Arabic manuscript on paper, 81 leaves, 11 lines to the page written in naskhi script in black ink, significant words in red ink, gold
roundels marking verse-endings, inner margins ruled in gold, black and red, occasional illuminated marginal devices, one illuminated
headpiece in colors and gold, hea ...[more]
77
An Arabic manuscript on paper, 28 leaves with 7 lines to each page, written in black muhaqqaq script. Comprising the 5th juz with the
beginning of 6th Juz', with gold rosette verse markers pointed by red dots.With illuminated marginal medallions indicating the khums
‘5th’ of the verse. With Persian ...[more]
78
These are a group of engineering drawings regarding the expansion of the Prophet’s Mosque (1949) during the period of King
Abdelaziz, a total of 15 maps owned by engineer Fahmi Momen, who is one of the expansion engineers. The details of the drawings as
follows:1 A map (drawing) for the Prophet’s Mo ...[more]
79
This picture was taken during the first Saudi royal visit, which was made by King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud to Egypt in 1365
AH/1946 AD, and it lasted 13 days during which he visited a number of Egyptian cities and facilities, Al-Azhar Mosque, Cairo University,
the headquarters of the League ...[more]
80
A book about travel to Mecca and Medina, which is outlined through an overview of Islam and followed by public health considerations
and an appendix on circumcision. Half-title,19 photographic plates after Sadiq Bey, Abd al-Ghaffar and others.A detailed account of the
Hajj was written by an Egyptian ...[more]
81
Arabic manuscript on paper, a complete Quran, 13 lines to each page, written in black Najdi style, surah headings in red ink, all ruled in
double red border.Red roundel verse markers, two opening pages with green, orange and yellow decoration, no missing
pages.Autograph of Saud ibn Abdulaziz ibn Muh ...[more]
82
The king Saud bin Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud was born in Kuwait on 3 Shawwal 1319 AH/ January 15 1902 AD and died on
6 Dhu al-Hijjah 1388 AH/ February 23 1969 AD.The second king of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 9 November 1953 to 2 November
1964 and the fifteenth ruler of the Al Saud fam ...[more]
83This picture was taken before the Lebanese civil war in 1975 From right: King Salman, Saudi ambassador Mohammed Mansour Al-
Rumaih, Prince Nayef, and the military attache Ali Hasan Al-Shae'r. 12.9 by 17.5 cm.
84
Railway advertising posterA large chromolithographed poster, An Arabic maunscript on paper, 20 lines to the page, in red and blue
naskh script. The management of the Austrian Lloyd Shipping Company has the honor to present the following:The company agreed
with the administration of the Hijaz Railway ...[more]
85
Manuscript map of Arabia, pen and ink on paper, indicates the routes followed by the caravans towards Mecca during the Hajj.The trace
of the great Shami/Syrian mahmal according to the report of the doctor M. Lautour in Damascus 1845.In the upper right corner a smaller
map of the spread of the islam ...[more]
86
Correspondences of the Prince of Poets Ahmed Shawqi.These are correspondences of the Prince of Poets, Ahmed Shawqi, which
consist of 34 x 93 pages.Ahmed Shawqi is one of the renowned and greatest poets in the modern time whom needs no introduction. He
is one of the prominent figures in Islamic and A ...[more]
87
Imam Mohammed Abdu (1849-1905) is the pioneer of religious reform and renewal of religion. He needs no introduction as he is
considered as a prominent Islamic scholar, jurist and liberal reformer. His life is full of ambiguity and controversy as he indulges himself
in any research regarding religiou ...[more]
88
The first photograph depicts the pilgrims and the residents of Mecca coming from Al-masjid Al-Haram in demonstration rejecting the
British occupation of Palestine. The second photograph depicts Al-Ashraf, the descendants of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, the
students of islamic law, sheikhs and offic ...[more]
89
The cover is embroidered mainly with yellow metal strip over a green ground in dival technique. Additional touches of white metal strip
are worked into the pattern to delineate a flower core or small leaves. All the sections were mounted onto a thick, stiffened cotton cloth
and then lined with green ...[more]
90
Opaque pigments heightened with gold, depicting a detailed view of the holy mosque in Mecca. The Kabaa is located in the centre with
Maqam Ibrahim, surrounded by four Maqams, maqam Al-Hanafi, Al-Maliki, Al-Shafi' and Al-Hanbli, with Bab or door of 'Bni Shiba and
zamzam well. The outer walls with fou ...[more]
91
A fragment of the inner curtain of sacred kiswa for the inner wall of the Kabaa with an inscribed weave in silver-colored silk over a dark
black ground. Embellished with undulating bands running from the beginning to the end of the cloth enclosing different inscriptions.The
inscriptions: -The promi ...[more]
92
Opaque pigments on heavy paper, between polychrome rules and minor borders.Depicting Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi in Medina surrounded
by houses.41 by 58.5 cm.CATALOGUE NOTEIn style these paintings relate to others of Mecca and Medina done by Indian artists. The
depiction of the buildings in these paintings, ...[more]
93
Gouache heightened with gold on paper, ruled in black and blue, with a thin green border.Depicting the holy Nabawi-Mosque
surrounded by houses in Medina.44 by 61 cm.CATALOGUE NOTEIn style these paintings relate to others of Mecca and Medina done
by Indian artists. The depiction of the buildings in t ...[more]
94
An unusual size Persian manuscript on paper, 69 leaves with 3 fly-leaves, 9 lines to each page, written in two columns of black nastaliq
script, separated by gilt floral scroll and ruled in gilt and polychrome borders.An opening bifolium with gold and polychrome floral
decoration, titles in red ink. ...[more]
95
Arabic manuscript on vellum, with Mecca and Medina drawings.The Hajj scroll was presented to Abdul Rahman bin Fadl Al-Bahnsi,
head of general authority for Waqf of AL-Haramayn .Single scroll formed of 2 membranes, divided into 8 main divisions, comprising: (1)
Quran 2 surah Al-Baqarah v.197 in knott ...[more]
96
A fragment of silk hanging panel in the Rawdah Al-Mutahara, this fabric was woven in the tribute-color kemha technique.With an
inscribed weave in cream-colored and red silk over a light green ground. Embellished with an undulating band which assume the form of
a continuous chain made up of number '7 ...[more]
97
Of rectangular form, the green silk ground applied with red and orange cartouches and roundels, embroidered with silver and silver-gilt
metal threads, with central roundels below a calligraphic band and roundel at peak, the tughra of Sultan Mahmud flanked by two
spiralling columns and framed by a pa ...[more]
98
Rectangular in shape, two green velvet panels stitched together, each side is heavily decorated with a thread of gold-plated and silver-
plated lush decorations surrounding inscription in thuluth script of Quran 27 surah Al-Naml v.30 and Quran 4 surah Al-Nisa v.58, made
by the order of the Ottoman Su ...[more]
99Prayer in the desert. Signed lower left: F.M. Wygrzywalski. Wygrzywalski, Feliks Michal (1875 Przemysl - 1944 Rzeszowa)Oil on
canvas. 66 by 88 cm. Framed.
100Of rectangular form, the crimson ground woven with inscriptions in gold thread, a frieze of saz leaves and flower-heads above,
mounted.The inscriptions comprise Quran 112 surah Al-Ikhlas13.6 by 45.6 cm.
101Probably a cenotaph cover, in the form of a stepped pyramid, each register embroidered with calligraphic inscriptions in Maghribi script
from Quran 2 surah Al-Baqarah v.255 (the Throne verse of ayat Al-Kursi), each line with roundel at each end.63 by 78 cm.
102
A fragment of the inner curtain of sacred kiswa for the inner wall of the Kabaa with an inscribed weave in cream-colored silk over a dark
red ground. The crests of the chevrons are embellished with lamp motifs with circular medallions in between. The central band with
prominent inscription of a vers ...[more]
103
Of oval form with vertical sides and two handles, the centre with a painted depiction of the Kaaba and the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca
within a cusped cartouche on a red ground with pink and whit floral sprays, the sides with gold painted scrolling floral arabesques, the
underside with traces of black ...[more]
104
A fragment of silk hanging panel of the inner kiswa, with an inscribed weave in cream color over a light red silk ground. Embellished with
a prominent inscription within a broad border in thuluth script of praise of the prophet ‘Prayer and peace be upon you, O Messenger of
Allah’. Below with a narro ...[more]
105
A large Ottoman silk, velvet and metal thread calligraphic band from the holy Kabaa (Hizam), of rectangular form embroidered with gilt
and silver metal wires. To the centre a large gilt cartouche with rounded ends enclosing in gilt wires embroidered two verses of Quran
22 surah the Hajj (the Pilgrim ...[more]
106
A fragment of sacred kiswa for the inner wall of the Radwa-i Mutahhara in Al-Masjid An-Nabawi with an inscribed weave in cream-
colored silk over a green ground.Embellished with undulating bands running from the beginning to the end of the cloth. The inscriptions:-
Quran 33 surah Al-Ahzab v.40- ‘Kali ...[more]
107
Engraved brass sphere, indicating the lines of the ecliptic and the equator, the meridian lines, the two poles, the images of the
constellations by human or zoomorphic representations, the twelve signs of the zodiac and the fixed stars with cursive inscriptions.The
ecliptic and celestial equator div ...[more]
108
Of circular form with hinged lid, incised with Arabic inscriptions and foliage, the interior with glass frame and compass.Inscriptions:
Mashallah ,'what God has willed' and is used to express appreciation, joy, praise, or thankfulness for an event or person that was just
mentioned.Hawqala: there is ...[more]
109
A Safavid brass horizontal dial and qibla indicator, signed by Muhammad Mahdi al-Yazdi, Persia, second half 17th century.Rectangular
brass plate on four riveted feet, with inset compass box, engraved place names and cardinal directions, cartouche containing
signature.7.7 by 11.8 cm. ‘Muhammad M ...[more]
110
A golden age of Islamic science Nasir Al-Din Tusi and quote Al-Din Shirazi.This manuscript bears witness to the academic lives of the
celebrated Ilkhanid astronomer, Nasir al-Din Tusi and his most renowned pupil, Qutb al-Din Shirazi, two of Islam’s principal scholars,
who made major contributions to ...[more]
111
Arabic manuscript on paper, with 21 lines to each page, written in black naskh script.Titles in red, catchword underlined in red ink with
different ownerships seals, copied in 942 AH/1535 AD.The book was written in 922 AH/1516 AD, the author died 957 AH/1550 AD
which means that this copy was written ...[more]
112
Arabic and Turkish manuscript on paper, 360 leaves plus 2 flyleaves, 35 lines to the page, written in neat naskh script in black ink,
subheadings in red, margins ruled in black, red and gold, illuminated headpiece comprising foliate motifs in colors and gold, the
manuscript comprising various colore ...[more]
113
An eight chapters book about mathematics. Arabic manuscript on paper, 35 leaves with 17 lines to each page, written in black ink. With
numbers tables and drawings, catchwords and titles in red ink.Author: Shihab Aldin Suliman bin Ahmed bin Muhammed bin Al-Muhri.
Died: 950 AH/1543 ADCopied: Barak bi ...[more]
114
Arabic manuscript on paper, 29 leaves with 26 lines to each page, written in brown ink, titles and catchwords in green.Tables and
drawing in red, green and brown ink. Throughout the book Arabic poems in red ink.This book covers astrological topics: zodiac, planets,
lunar calendar, astrological signs ...[more]
115
Arabic manuscript on paper, 88 leaves with 15 lines to each page, written in black Persian nastaliq script.Three treatises about tricks in
lifting heavy objects, with 67 detailed geometric drawings in red ink, all ruled in gold and blue borders.With a later red morocco leather
binding.20 by 12 cm.Au ...[more]
116
An Arabic manuscript on paar, 28 leaves and 5 flyleaves,15 lines to each page, written in black naskh script with red ink, with drawings
and commentaries about the astronomy.Tashreeh Al-aflaak: is a book on the science of astronomy, written by the author Sheikh Al-
Alam Bahaa Al-Din Muhammad Al-Amili ...[more]
117
Of circular form, one pierced with inscription, the rest with floral and geometric designs.The largest 7.3 cm. diam. ( 9)CATALOGUE
NOTEFilters of this type were originally from the tops of water jugs. For other groups of water filters, see Tresors Fatimides du Caire,
Exhibition Catalogue, Institut d ...[more]
118
Small rock crystal bowl carved from single block.7.8 by 5.2 cm. diam.The bowl has no identifying inscription and would have possibly
been used as a basin for liquids. Objects made of rock-crystal were often credited with magical properties or salutary benefits, and it
was believed that by simply hol ...[more]
119
Two silk and linen tiraz textile fragments decorated with woven black inscriptions on a beige background. 1. 24 by 9 cm.2. 30 by 10
cm.CATALOGUE NOTEThe word 'tiraz' is derived from the Persian word for embroidery and can refer to the textiles themselves, to the
bands of inscription that were embroi ...[more]
120
Of cylindrical body with flaring mouth, carved around the middle with a frieze of deep bold Arabic (Kufic script) around the body of the
vessel: MOTHER OF PRINCES, above and below a horizontal raised ribSources differ on sultan al-Mu'izz's consorts. According to one
version, he married a cousin of h ...[more]
121
With flat base and slightly sloping sides, the upper edge with slight recess to fit a lid, the exterior wooden surface overlaid in a
succession of black, red, yellow and green lacquers, then carved through to reveal a polychrome design, the broad central band with
lobed rectangular panels containing ...[more]
122
The pyriform body with re-curved ear-form handle and bird thumb-piece, the main field of decoration incised and nielloed with a band of
entwining arabesque and monumental palmette motifs in a frieze wrapped around the body, a gilt and nielloed epigraphic band running
below the rim carries a minor ba ...[more]
123
The parcel-gilt ring inscribed in mirror writing with the name of Baidu, the underside with incised heraldic eagle. 2.2 cm. max. diam.
CATALOGUE NOTEThis seal ring is inscribed with the name ‘Baidu’ at the top, most probably referring to Baidu, the son of Taragay
and grandson of Hülegü, the famed Mo ...[more]
124 Rounded-cut ruby engraved with Quran 65 surah Al-Talaq v.2-v.3 with later gilt silver ring.2.3 cm. max. diam.
125
Two Tiraz textile fragments, both decorated with a woven dark black inscriptions on a beige background, the inscriptions: 'upon the
messenger of the most Gracious, the messenger of Glory, and the messenger of Justice and Mercy, the messenger of God.'1. 37 by 14
cm.2. 14 by 22 cm. CATALOGUE NOTEThe w ...[more]
126
On a short foot, the cylindircal body with flat shoulder rising through a slightly flaring neck to a tapering spout and a mouth with an
everted rim, the body finely engraved with four vertical bands of foliate scrolls enclosing four large foliate roundels, joining two horizonal
bands of Arabic inscr ...[more]
127
An intact gilded and enameled glass mosque lamp on a short rounded foot, with high flaring conical mouth, six applied loop handles
around the body, the body with a band of gilded thuluth calligraphy on a cobalt blue ground.The neck with the body with a band of blue
thuluth calligraphy with three rou ...[more]
128
Islamic Wooden door or window panel from Alhambra Palace, Andalucia Spain with moorish calligraphy style ??? ???? ??? ???? 'Wa la
galiba ilallah' 'There is no victor/conqueror except God' . This famous phrase can be found on every single wall in the Alhambra Palace.
Further intricacy reveals the flo ...[more]
129
Of elongated rectangular form, the face carved with a single line of inscription in thuluth on a ground of scrolling palmette bearing vines,
above a band of rosettes 123 cm. longPROVENANCE Private Belgian Collection since 1970.CATALOGUE NOTEThe inscription reads:
al-'izz al-qa'im wa al-sa'd al-mulaz ...[more]
130
JEAN-LÉON GÉRÔME, French1824 – 1904THE PRISONEROil on panel43 by 77 cm. Jean-Léon Gérôme (11 May 1824 – 10 January
1904) was a French painter and sculptur inthe style now known academicism. His paintings were so widely reproduced that he
was‘arguably the world’s most famous living artist by 1880.’Th ...[more]
131
A PROCESSION (recto); a BAZAAR (verso)Signed with initials ‘MB’ (lower right)Watercolor on paper.59.5 by 47
cm.PROVENANCEChristie’s Amsterdam: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 [Lot 00012]Impressionist and Modern ArtKunsthandel E.J. van
Wisselingh & Co., Amsterdam, no. 2227.Acquired from the above by Colnaghi ...[more]
132
Comprises sixteen domed ivory pieces (narads) and two ivory long dice (usually called pasas). The pieces are of characteristically
dome-shaped solid ivory, engraved at the top with circular grooves which hold red, black green and yellow colored lac – a color for each
of the four players.3.5 cm. high ...[more]
133
Each of rectangular form with a single central upper projection and two lower projections to the sides, the main panel carved with a
copulating couple in relief against a pierced background.These plaques once formed part of the decoration on a marriage bed. 9.5 by
5.6 cm. Please note: this lot conta ...[more]
134
A pair of large cloisonné flasks and covers, China, circa 1880-1900, comprising two large vessels decorated with central calligraphic
design between polychrome stylized floral scrolls on a turquoise ground, gilt edges and ornate handles, lid with crescent moon
finialEach: 44 cm. heightCATALOGUE NOTE ...[more]
135
Mosque lamp, bronze with cloisonné enamel decoration25.5 cm. high, 24 cm. diam.67.5 cm total heightCATALOGUE NOTEAs early as
the 9th century, a large number of products were made in China for export to the Islamic world. Porcelain and textiles were the most
important trade goods, but refined works o ...[more]
136
The set including a basin and a pitcher, finely painted in rich green enamel with floral decorated cartouches.Throughout the 18th century
and in the first half of the 19th century, the porcelain factories of Meissen and Vienna put great care into ensuring that the porcelains
they exported to the Ott ...[more]
137
Gouache heightened with gold on paper, laid down on an album page with narrow gold border rules.Painting: 25 by 17 cm.Leaf: 35.5 by
25.5 cm.Verso:A nastaliq quatrain, signed Abu Al-Baqa’ (Al-Musawi) circa 1680-1690.Ink and pigments on paper, the calligraphy in six
lines of elegant black nastaliq scr ...[more]
138
Gouache pigments heightened with gold on paper, depicting a roundel enclosing a half portrait of Fath Ali Shah, with rounded and full
face, long mustache attached to a very long beard, wearing a long dress with long sleeves, light blue silk and embossed with gilt floral
motifs. The Shah wears an ing ...[more]
139
Gouache pigments heightened with gold on paper, depicting a roundel enclosing a half portrait of Mohammad Shah, with rounded and
full face, long mustache attached to a short beard, wearing a luxurious military unifom of blue silk and decorated at the collar and on the
shoulders, with two diamond-e ...[more]
140Consisting of seven linked rectangular silver pieces, enameld with different seated Sufi figures from the Persian history.Shams Al-Tibrizi,
Baba Rukn al-Din, Sultan Babanush, Mu'sum Ali Shah, and other figures.23 by 4 cm.
141
The steep sides rising from a short spreading chrysanthemum-shaped foot to a slightly flared rim, carved in low relief to the exterior with
three rows of stylised floral foliates, the stone of a pale celadon tone.13.6 cm. diam.PROVENANCECollection of Edward George Robey
(1869-1954).
142A double-edged watered-steel blade with a central ridge , the jade hilt with swelling grip inlaid overall with engraved gold flowers heads
and small buds set with ruby.L: 35.5 cm.PROVENANCEPrivate collection, Germany
143A double-edged watered-steel blade, the rock-crystal hilt with scroll quillons and rounded pommel, inlaid with gold and gem-stones with
leaves, the cloth-covered scabbard.L: 47 cm.PROVENANCEPrivate collection, Germany
144A Timurid spinach jade dagger hilt carved with floral motifs, with downturned gilt cockerel head quillion set with red jewels.with a 16th
century European curved double-edged watered-steel blade,L. 24.5 cmPROVENANCEPrivate collection, Germany
145
Of baluster form with broad crossguard, elongated forte, disc pommel and knop terminal, the green stone set with rubies and diamonds
with flowering heads and vines framed by gold inlaid borders.L: 19 cm.PROVENANCEProperty of Forest Lawn Mortuary, from Hubert
Eaton Collection
146
Ink and watercolor on paper, laid down on wooden panel, depicting a mihraab enclosing Arabic inscriptions in elegant thuluth and tughra
script.To the centre a thuluth inscription of 'Mashallah, What God has willed', a phrase that is used to express appreciation, joy, praise or
thankfulness for an ev ...[more]
147
Arabic manuscript on paper, written in large gilt thuluth script, depicting a large flower shaped decoration consisting of a chain of the
Arabic letter 'waw'.To the centre the words 'Allah, Muhammed and Ali' surrounded by a verse from the Quran 27 surah An-Nmal v.30.
The inscriptions inside the flow ...[more]
148Arabic manuscript on paper, 14 lines written diagonally in black naskh script, reserved in clouds on a cream colored ground and ruled in
gold and ploychrome borders. The outer red margin with gilt floral motifs.24 by 16.5 cm.
149
Arabic manuscript on wood, written in black different scripts, at the top a cartouche enclosing the Basmallah in Muhaqqaq black script
on a polychrome floral decorated ground.Two gilt panels enclosing Kalimaat Al-Tawhid in black thuluth script, a central roundel with 12
lines in black naskh script w ...[more]
150
Single leaf, laid down on a wooden panel topped with crown carving, text panel at the top with the blessing in a single line of black
muhaqqaq script, then a circular text-block with 9 lines black naskh, 4 circular devices extending outwards from this with the names of
the four Rashidun Caliphs, the ...[more]
151
Of rectangular form, embroidered in silver and gilt thread over a black silk ground, the surface broken into cartouches and panels of
various shapes and sizes containing inscriptions in thuluth script, the interstices filled with vegetal designs.A large silver inscription (1)
halfway up on black gr ...[more]
152
Single leaf, text panel at the top with the basmallah in a single line of black muhaqqaq script , then a circular text-block with 11 lines
black in naskh script reserved in clouds on a cream coloured ground with gold markers pointed by blue dots, 4 circular devices
extending outwards from this with ...[more]
153
Single leaf, text panel at the top with the basmallah in a single line of black muhaqqaq script, then a circular text-block with 11 lines
black naskh script reserved in clouds on a cream colored ground with gold markers pointed by blue dots, 4 circular devices extending
outwards from this with the n ...[more]
154
Of typical form, with hinged shelf and bracket sections, decorated overall with gilt engraved scrolling geometric designs containing
cartouches at the top and roundels at the base enclosing Arabic inscriptions in thuluth script on red dark green painted ground..64 by 88
cm.
155
An Ottoman wooden panel consisting of three parts, the central octagonal section decorated with a central roundel enclosing "Kalimaat
Al-Tawhid" in large gilt carved thuluth script on a red painted ground, surrounded by gilt carved foliage scrolls on a green ground. The
upper and lower section styli ...[more]
156
A shirt (jama) covered with text written in thuluth and square Kufic scripts, in assorted colors, roundels and cartouches.The inscriptions
include quotations from the Quran, invocations to Allah, attributes of Allah and prayers, beautiful names of Allah.To the front side: two
squares enclosing inscr ...[more]
157
Of cylindrical form with angular handle, the white ground decorated in green, bole-red, cobalt-blue and black with a band of large blue
scrolling saz leaves overlaying red rose and blue tulip sprays, between minor bands of lobed motifs, base of handle chipped, otherwise
intact24.7 cm.
158
The ewer of elegant melon fluted baluster form with high curving tubular spout, s-scroll handle linking neck and belly with cast curved
leaf design. The upper handle with hinge to domed cover with pointed finial, the basin of wide flaring fluted form, the central aperture
closed by a pierced support ...[more]
159
A pair of Damascus underglaze painted pottery border tiles, Syria, 17th century, each of square form painted in cobalt-blue and green
on white glaze ground, decorated with a series of palmettes, bottom bordered by bands of white and cobalt-blue, framed.Each 24.2 by
22.9 cm.
160Comprising 13 fragments from the base and the rim of a ‘Golden Horn’ vessel decorated with intricate cobalt-blue spiral stems, thin
paired lines below the rim. The reverse with floral vines, palmettes and a partial foot.16 cm. and smaller
161
Probably a base or basin.The white interior painted in blue, black and green underglaze decoration of fishes. The flaring rim and foot
with swirling red and cobalt enamel border. The exterior with radiating green and white cusped panels over red ground above alternating
green and blue leaf motifs. F ...[more]
162
The barometer of rectangular shape, the top domed with the image of the Kaaba and written in Arabic 'Mecca'. The bottom of square
form with a circle enclosing Arabic text reading: 'a gift for the custodian of the two holy mosques, Sultan Abdul Hamid Khan, son of
Sultan Abdul Majeed Khan, 1297 AH'.87 ...[more]
163
Of rectangular form and inlaid with mother-of-pearl in low relief on a wooden panel, depicting Al-Kaaba in Al-Masjid Al-Haram with Haijr
Ismail, zamzam well, Minbar and Hanbli maqam.The side curtain of the Kaaba is raised with the entry of the time of Hajj as a declaration
that informs people of the ...[more]
164
Each of rectangular form, flaring towards the top with ornamented vaulting to the sides, profusely carved and painted in polychrome with
vegetal and geometric designs, the borders inlaid with bone sections forming stars, the tops inlaid with Damascus underglaze painted
pottery tiles decorated underg ...[more]
165
A wall panel of rectangular form painted in cobalt-blue and turquoise, the surface moulded with relief floral detailed containing 6 central
stellar cobalt-blue glazed for each formed square, surrounded by bands of plane glazed cobalt-blue, as well as greenish turquoise
geometric shapes, a further ou ...[more]
166Of rectangular and concave form with pointed arched top, decorated in turquoise, white and aubergine glaze, deeply carved with a
lattice design of vegetal interlace.23 by 30 cm.
167A Persian pottery bowl with small foot, flaring sides and everted rim, decorated in brown and green slip with vegetal and knotted kufic
calligraphic inscriptions.30 cm. diam.9 cm. high
168
Shallow with wide rim on short foot, earthenware decorated in white slip with dark brown and red designs under a transparent glaze 34
cm. diam. CATALOGUE NOTE Inscriptions: ‘Eat (what is) in it with enjoyment and fulfilment’ A popular phrase found on slip-painted
vessels. The inscriptions on Nishapu ...[more]
169
The egg-shaped jar, with three small handles, is covered entirely with a heavy dark-green glaze, which is common in Sassanid ceramic
production.The decoration is based on a series of concentric circles in relief finished off in the middle with a motif of a stylised bunch of
grapes, which is related ...[more]
170
Of pyriform shape, with hinged dome cover, ringed neck and serpentine handle and spout with dragon-head terminal, engraved with
diagonal flutes containing stylized leafy details, the lid with pine-shaped terminal, underside with Armenian inscription and old collection
label.38 cm.Inscriptions:In bol ...[more]
171The slightly edged double-edged watered steel blade with a raised central spine, the tombak hilt of typical form with gilt inscriptions. The
tombak sheath with an applied leaf-shaped design, and bud-like finial at the chape.L: 52 cm.Inscriptions: Quran 48 surah Al-Fath v.1-v.2
172Of circular shape, standing on a rounded ring foot with two pouring spouts, stylized in openwork silver with central roundels enclosing
flower-heads, Arabesque and scrolling foliage.28 by 20 cm.
173
The double-edged watered steel blade with central spine, the hilt is carved out of a greyish and milky white agate. The sheath made of
wood covered with silver decorated with palmettes and floral patterns, furthermore decorated with filigree coral and turquoise inlay.32
cm.
174
Of rectangular form, embroidered in silver and silver-gilt thread over a black silk ground, the surface broken into cartouches of various
shapes and sizes containing inscriptions in naskh and thuluth script, the interstices filled with vegetal designs. The main design of
consists of two large callig ...[more]
175A woven cotton flag or banner of rectangular form, the central panel formed of a series of bands on a cream ground, to lower section
centre two red octagonal inscription roundels with central rosette, the border of red cotton with yellow and cream stripe, 179.5 by 98 cm.
176
The Hizam, or belt, is an inscribed band that encircles the upper part of the Kaaba, of rectangular form, inscribed over a black silk
ground, the surface broken into cartouches of various shapes and sizes.The central section (3) with a gilt repeated inscription on a black
ground of Quran 61 surah Al ...[more]
177Of rectangular form, decorated in golden lustre over an opacified tin glaze, the raised decoration of patterned band against a ground of
scrolling foliage in lustre with turquoise and cobalt highlights.12.5 by 24.3 cm.
178
Cast and engraved brass inlaid with niello.An ewer (ibrik) with a swollen baluster form with a tapering cylindrical neck terminating at the
shoulder with a raised lobed ridge and a narrow tapering pentagonal spout. Decorated in niello inlay with broad cartouches of bold
cursive calligraphy, around t ...[more]
179
Of square form consisting of three rectangular fragments stitched together, woven with cream and red silk with 9 lines of Quran verses
in elegant thuluth script.The inscriptions: Quran 2 surah Al-Baqarah v.248, Quran 3 surah Al-Imraan v.182, Quran 4 surah An-Nisa v.77
and Quran 5 surah Al-Ma’idah v. ...[more]
180An Ottoman silver belt buckle in two detachable parts, the central section in the form of a trefoil flanked by two further horizontal
sections, all similarly decorated with fine filigree floral and vegetal decorations.11 by 18.5 cm.
181
Of rectangular form, the central panel inlaid in mother-of-pearl with inscriptions in thuluth, the reverse with label for Max Fruchtermann,
335 Grand Rue de Pera.38.4 by 22.5 cm.CATALOGUE NOTEInscriptions: li khamsah atfa biha hurr al-waba al-hatimahal-mustafa wa
al-murtada wa abnahuma wa al-fatimah ...[more]
182
Of rectangular form on bracketed feet with a hinged bevelled lid, the sides and cover inlaid with tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl, with
panels of diamond, cube trellis and chequerboard patterning bordered by narrow bands of inlaid wood. The centre of the lid decorated
with mother-of-pearl scrollin ...[more]
183
The ewer of elegant melon fluted baluster lobed form with high curving tubular spout, s-scroll handle linking neck and shoulder with cast
curved leaf design, upper handle with hinge to domed cover with pointed finial surrounded by flower sprays in high relief, decorated with
flower scroll in low rel ...[more]
184
Each vase supported om four small petal shaped spreading feet, with globular body embossed throughout with vertical flutes decoraed
with flowering stems. The shoulder stylized on each lob with a flower and a leaf in high relief, a long tapering neck waisted with flower
heads. The cover is similarily ...[more]
185Consisting of 33 circular beads plus three extra small beads at the end with large tapering bead, each silver bead is carved to both sides
with a name of the beautiful names of Allah, set between a band of stiff leaves to each side.83 cm.
186In the form of a lobed cartouche, with silver filigree border, the reverse clad in crimson velvet with applied filigree floral sprays with bees
.53 by 40 cm.
187A timurid style jug, with a bulbous body and cylindrical neck, the dragon handle has been cast seperatly, all decorated with medallions
containing flower heads and Arabesques.13 cm.
188The top resting on a singular central column supported by three legs, all surfaces covered in a wire-inlaid floral design, the surface with
floral motifs emanating from the centre comprising a vine leaf and grape design.66 cm.
189Of drop-shape form rising from a conical shaft with two raised bosses, the central panel with a cut inscription of 'Allah and
Muhammed'.42 cm.
190Including a bronze bird. An inscription in the Kufic script runs around the base. 54 cm.high, 32 cm. diam.CATALOGUE NOTEPossibly
assembled using parts derived from other artifacts.
191 A cast bronze lidded box with elongated octagonal shape. The domed cover engraved with birds and mythological beasts.12 by 7 cm.
192Of circular shape with four curved elements, rising from a conical shaft with three raised bosses, decorated in openwork with a cut
thuluth inscription of Kalimaat al-Tawhid.55 cm.
193
With tapering double-edged fullered blade, the hilt applied with raised bosses. The scabbard appiled to one side with silver foliage scroll
and engraved to the other side with a figure.L: 53 cm.CATALOGUE NOTEIn the Caucasus, daggers such as this one were inseparable
companions of Caucasian men and u ...[more]
194In the form of a lobed cartouche, finely pierced with inscriptions in thuluth script of ‘Kalimaat Al-Tawhid’ on a ground of scrolling vines
issuing flowerheads and split-palmettes.54 cm.
195Conical, in plain golden copper, underlined by a double thread at the bottom. Hallmark of the Tamgha of the Ottoman arsenal.The visor
and the noseband are missing.Stamped with the Kay? boyu Tamgha27 cm. high, 23.5 cm. diam.
196
Of domed form with spike and foliate nose guard flanked by two plume holders, each lob is decorated with overlaid gold floral sprays.
The rim with cartouches enclosing Persian inscriptions in gold nastaliq script, small gilt flower heads to nose guard and spike with chain
mail neck guard.42 cm.
197A pyriform with bulbous base supported on a short foot, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue on a white background, with five vertical
bands decorated with stacked palmettes.33 cm.
198With flattened rounded lobed form rising from trumpet foot with gilt bronze mounting to a long tapering neck slightly flaring at mouth and
flanked by two small handles, each lob decorated with alternating brown and blue flowering branches.35 cm.
199 Embroidered in silk on linen with tulips and carnations.42.5 by 151 cm.
200 Embroidered in silk on linen with arabesque patterns and tulips.48 by 155 cm.
201 Embroidered in silk on linen with tulips and carnations.42.5 by 151 cm.
202 Embroidered in silk on linen with arabesque patterns and tulips. 48 by 155 cm.
203Both stylized with a cartouche enclosing Arabic inscription in elegant thuluth script and surrounded by foliage scrolls.The inscriptions:
Quran 11 surah Hud v.6 and Quran 53 surah An-Najm v.38-v.39 ...[more]
204
Of rectangular form, the ground applied with red, white, green, blue and brown coarsely woven cotton, decoration in the form of an arch
supported on either side on columns, stylized with a design of interlacing strapwork forming intricate geometric motifs within a border.
Above this a panel of white ...[more]
205
Of rectangular form, embroidered in silver and silver-gilt thread over a black silk ground, the surface broken into cartouches of various
shapes and sizes containing inscriptions in naskh and thuluth script, the interstices filled with vegetal designs, a large silver inscription
(1) halfway up on gi ...[more]
206An embroidered hanging panel, the ground of salmon and turquoise, satin worked in couched metal-thread with calligraphy within lobed
cartouches, the ground between with leafy flower-sprays.270 by 220 cm.
207The red velvet ground with silver and gold ground palmettes within ogival lattice strapwork linked by crown motifs and filled with hatayi
flowers.The medallions circled by vine issuing tulips and further rosettes.152 by 63 cm.
208Silk on linen quilt facing decorated on a cream ground with long petalled tulips and fringed carnations connected with twigs and
leafs.230 by 130 cm.
209
Bush panel woven in silk with traces of metallic thread, decorated with a polylobed central rondo with two fleur-de-lis, on a red
background decorated with tulips at the four corners. Beautiful margin with carnations and large margin with six flowered shields at both
ends. (Lined and mounted on fram ...[more]
210Of typical form with raised knop at the front and the back, the curved wooden frame with the tughra of Mahmud II and the coat of arms
of the Ottoman empire amongst a desnse desing of gilt floral motifs.32 by 42 cm.
211A Green velvet panel embroidered in gilt metal-threads with the coat of arms of the Ottoman Empire, the reverse side with Kalimaat Al-
Tawhid in large thuluth script, both sides with four small crescents.100 by 120 cm.
212Of arched form, the dark ground worked with ogival ivory cartouches with gilt-embroidered calligraphic inscriptions and gilt metal-thread
fringe.300 by 153 cm.
213 12 cm. and 64 gr.
214
A rounded bowl with inward sloping sides and a vertical rim, the sides decorated with four roundels enclosing Arabic inscriptions in
thuluth script interrupted by nine roundels and cartouches containing geometric designs. Beneath is a band of Arabesqure and
crescents.The inscriptions: ‘Glory, prospe ...[more]
215
Of foliate form suspended from a chain with hanging pendants, fine filigree overall, hollow body with hinged top, inlaid with seven
banded agates to pectoral and a further four to suspension plaques, coral beads, the suspension chain and hanging pendants set with
spinels and green stones, the suspen ...[more]
216
The felt and silk belt mounted with four silver rosettes decorated in openwork with vegetal interlace, the buckle decorated in openwork
with cartouches containing vegetal interlace surmounted by flowerheads flanked by split palmettes, the centre with turquoise inlaid
section, each element with areas ...[more]
217A blue cloth frock coat embroidered on the front and on the edges of golden metallic thread with floral ramage, golden buttons decorated
with the emblem and pant golden braid bands on the sides.Jacket length: 112 cm.Pants length: 108 cm.
218
A Moroccan sash woven in red, yellow, purple, and brown silk threads, with a symmetrical 'Nasrid style' design of ogivals enclosing
rosette medallions and arcades of confronting scrolls on a ground of saz and split and full palmettes reserved in red, bordered by stellar
medallions and tassels, furth ...[more]
219
Of typical form with wide skirt, long sleeves and slightly waisted mid-section, the collar with a large cusped medallion embroidered with
silver scrolling floral vine on gold ground, the body with silver embroidered stellar motives with green velvet highlights, the edges with
chevron embroidery line ...[more]
220
Of typical form, mounted with silver and brass panels, decorated in open work with a band of inscription-filled cartouches, surrounded by
bands containing scrolling floral vines, with suspension loops and chain 34 cm. longInscriptions: the call to God to bless the Prophet and
the Twelve Imams, to th ...[more]
221
A candlestick with a concave-sided body and candle holder, a concave drip tray and cylindrical neck. The body is decorated with three
large cartouches enclosing Arabic inscriptions in large thuluth script, linked with cartouches enclosing arabesques, set between two
bands of geometric desgins and ch ...[more]
222
Of rounded form with everted rim, the body engraved with medallions comprising hunting scenes, seated animals and split palmettes
alternating with inscription-filled cartouches, the neck decorated with a frieze of similarly seated animals and scrolling arabesques within
smaller medallions, one with ...[more]
223Of cylindrical form, on a splayed base, decorated with narrow bands of scrolling palmettes and floral arabesques, the neck with a central
band comprising an inscription in nastaliq.27.5 cm. high
224
Lacquer binding painted in gold and polychrome with a central medallion of a dragon with pendants containing paired fish surrounded by
a forest scene showing simurghs, combat scenes and various animals, in meandering vine and cloud bands borders, brown morocco
doublers .24 by 15 cm.
225
A Persian tinned-copper kashkul, of boat shape with raised ends, both sides engraved arounded the body with scrolling palmettes and
cloud-bands, standing on a small foot and engraved around the rim im large thuluth script with 'the call to God to bless Muhammad and
the Twelve Imams', on the bottom ...[more]
226
A Persian pen case of typical elongated form, rounded ends and sliding tray, decorated at the top in gold with three linked cartouches
enclosing two seated figures with their servants and birds perched amongst flowering branches.The sides stylized further with a repeat
pattern cartouches enclosing a ...[more]
227Of spherical form with slightly flared cylindrical mouth with pronounced boss, the body decorated in silver overlay with a band of floral
sprays, the mouth with similar design, the shoulder with a band of meandering vine issuing flowerheads .17 cm. high
228Of bell-shaped form, with truncated slightly flaring neck, the body decorated in silver overlay with a band of floral sprays, the mouth with
similar design. The shoulder and the base with a band of meandering vine issuing flowerheads.16.9 cm. high
229 Of rectangular form, finely worked cut steel spiraling tendrils issuing palmettes and leaves. 25 by 40 cm.
230
With slightly curved tapering single edged steel blade, walrus ivory hilt, prominent ears forming the pommel, the forte and center of the
hilt mounted with appliqué silver studs, the blade decorated with a gold damascened pole medallion on one side, an inscription filled
cartouche on the other, its ...[more]
231 The blade with reinforced tip, the ridge with palmette, the forte engraved with floral scrollwork.L.46 cm.
232Of typical elongated form, the polychrome and gilt painted decoration with a birds perched amongst flowers and foliage.To the sides with
different types of flower sprays, tulips, hyacinths, chrysanthemums and lotus.30 by 5.5 by 60 cm.
233
Of typical elongated form, rounded ends and sliding tray, the top painted with a dense and lively battle scene, the sides with mounted
figures hunting rabbits and deer in a landscape, the red underside and tray painted with gold floral meander. 3.5 by 23.5 by 4.5
cm.Muhammad Sadiq of Isfahan. Muhamm ...[more]
234
Of rectangular form, the cream wool ground embroidered with polychrome wool threads and silver strands, the design in rococo style
containing a large vase of flowers with foliate, surrounded by a similarly decorated border. The embroidered and appliqué hangings of
Banya Luka typify the Ottoman Baroq ...[more]
235
Of rectangular form, the beige ground applied with polychrome woolen patterns, the design comprising an elaborate arch in rococo style
containing a large vase of flowers with foliate and architectural decoration containing houses on either side and above, surrounded by a
similarly decorated border, ...[more]
236Of rectangular form, embroidered in colorful silk threads over an light brown coloured ground with six horsemen in a hunting scene,
amongst small trees and floral motifs.86 by 58 cm.
237
Depicting a row of ogival cartouches, each surrounded by a band of calligraphy, on copper ground, each cartouche depciting a youth
with cup and flask.18 by 30 cm.CATALOGUE NOTEThe inscriptions consist of Persian verses, probably from the Omar Khayyam
Rubaiyat: ‘Since Moon and Venus first appeared in ...[more]
238
A figural silk panel, woven in blue, black and orange silk threads on a light green silk ground, with gilt metal threads highlight. To the
centre a repeat pattern featuring two rows of horsemen and a bearded noble man between animals, the outer borders with repeat
pattern of roundels enclosing beard ...[more]
239Of rectangular form, embroidered in colorful silk threads over an ivory colored ground with four horsemen in a hunting scene,
surrounded by a border with repeat pattern of foliage and flower scrolls.55 by 103 cm.
240
The drop-shaped panel with upper shaped pendant each enclosed within a later frame, each with finely worked cut steel spiralling
tendrils issuing palmettes and flowerheads around Arabic inscriptions.Inscriptions: At the top the basmallah with 'Allah, Muhammed, Ali,
Fatimah, Hasan and Hussain'.L: 41 ...[more]
241
Textiles of the Safavid period demonstrate the technical mastery of the weavers as well as their strong dependence upon book
illustration and illumination as a pattern source, at least in the products of court workshops. This example features a lattice pattern
formed by staggered rows of lobed medal ...[more]
242
The red burgundy silk ground woven with white silk and metal thread, a repeat scene depicting a prince on horseback with a falcon
perched on his right hand, a simurgh flying above, amidst trees, cloudbands, leafy and floral branches, mounted with detail showing on
reverse.70 by 35 cm.PROVENANCEPriva ...[more]
243
Comprising a long vertical panel, the brilliant brown ground woven in brown silk forming scrolling arabesques around drop shaped
roundels each with a band of benedictory Kufic around a central palette, irregular at edges, slight damages, areas of yellow staining,
colors very well preserved.70 by 40 ...[more]
244
Comprising a long vertical panel, the brilliant red ground woven in red silk forming scrolling arabesques around drop shaped roundels
each with a band of benedictory Kufic around a central palette, irregular at edges, slight damages, areas of yellow staining, colors very
well preserved.125 by 35 cm.
245
Arabic manuscript on textile cloth, written in red and black ink with thuluth and naskh script.The main body of the chart with a central
large table contains numerous magic squares, surrounded by a border enclosing two verse of Quran 3 surah Al-Imraan v.26-v.27 and
Quran 2 surah Al-Baqarah v.255 Aya ...[more]
246
A Qajar hat embroidered in black wool with geometric and foliate patterns and Sufi inscriptions within cartouches, the crown with a
flowerhead motif, the rim wih a repeating pattern on ‘Oh Ali . The inscriptions are verses in persian nastaliq script invoking a praising Ali,
the son-in-law of the Pro ...[more]
247with central mihrab containing a stylized flowering tree, an oval calligraphic medallion below, scrolling floral border, lined 192 by 80
cm.Origin: NORTHERN INDIA, MID 19TH CENTURY
248 Rectangular, decorated in cream on a black ground with inscription filled trellis, backed. 110.5 by 48.5 cm.
249A Suzani panel embroidered in silk with large colorful flower heads amongst foliage scrolls on a natural ivory cotton ground. 175 by 135
cm.
250
Of rectangular, silk embroidered linen, the central panel sparsely decorated with stylized flowering plants surrounded by a double foliate
border 213 by 176 cm.CATALOGUE NOTEThe depiction of varying flowering spays, evenly spread out, within a floral stylised wide
border is characteristic of susanis ...[more]
251 180 by 120 cm.
252A rectangular panel, the metal-thread woven linen ground embroidered in polychrome silk threads with alternating and varying floral
sprays evenly spread out, within a narrow floral border, 230 by 165 cm.
253
Rectangular, embroidered in polychrome silks, predominantly in shades of red on an ivory wool ground, depicting a large floral spray
emerging from a vase above a stylized urn, flanked above by nastaliq inscription, all within a mihrab style frame, the borders with paired
boteh motifs 187 by 107.5 cm ...[more]
254Of rectangular form, the central field decorated with a series of floral roundels amidst scrolling stylized leaves, surrounded by a border of
large flower-heads interspersed with leafy sprigs, lined.225 by 160 cm.
255A Suzani panel embroidered in silk with large flower heads surrounded by foliage branches on a natural ivory cotton ground. 185 by 95
cm.
256
With a central panel of dense flower design and a border of botehs enclosing flower sprays.236 by 136 cm.CATALOGUE NOTERashti-
Duzi refers to embroideries woven in the city of Rasht in Northern Iran. Woven for over 400 years, famed for their intricately
embroidered details and borders of woven ‘Boteh ...[more]
257Of rectangular form, colored wool flannel, worked in appliqué with silk and metal-thread embroidery and sequins, depicting a booth
design flanked by two peacocks framed within elaborate floral borders with undulating scrolls. 250 by 150 cm.
258 Silk embroidered with large floral sprays, the field with diagonal floral tendrils, the borders with oversize flower blooms. 235 by 155 cm.
259 130 by 200 cm.
260 135 by 205 cm.
261 135 by 185 cm.
262 350 by 565 cm.
263 155 by 110 cm.
264 150 by 105 cm.
265 220 by 155 cm.
266 170 by 120 cm.
267 415 by 480 cm.
268 150 by 105 cm.
269 195 by 130 cm.
270 300 by 225 cm.
271 140 by 210 cm.
272The ivory field with different types of flower heads amongst scrolling foliage and surrounded by pairs of animals and hunting scenes
within a border of palmette and flowerhead. 204 by 130 cm.
273 85 by 185 cm.
274 285 by 115 cm
275 290 by 165 cm.
276 275 by 340 cm.
277 390 by 275 cm.
278 330 by 230 cm.
279 420 by 305 cm.
280 130 by 200 cm
281 190 by 138 cm.
282 365 by 445 cm.
283 500 by 320 cm.
284 300 by 160 cm.
285 With exceptional design after the Safavid Polonaise Isfahan original.210 by 134 cm.
286 200 by 140 cm.
287 260 by 375 cm.
288 410 by 220 cm.
289The blue field with an indigo medallion and madder spranrels with an overall design of scrolling vines bearing palmettes, leaves and
flowers, within an indigo border of vines, palmettes and flower heads.395 by 310 cm.
290 107 by 375 cm.
291 210 by 120 cm.
292
450 by 350 cm.'Agra' carpets were produced in the jail workshops of North India in the second half of the 19th century and early 20th
century, for the European, mainly British market, where they decorated the drawing rooms of both the aristocrats and newly rich of
rapidly-industrialising Britain.
293 430 by 340 cm.
294 315 by 240 cm.
295 145 by 98 cm
296 330 by 270 cm.
297 230 by 170 cm.
298 320 by 190 cm.
299 330 by 160 cm.
300 250 by 120 cm.
301 215 by 160 cm.
302 330 by 480 cm.
303 420 by 330 cm.
304 155 by 103 cm.
305 14x14 knots per square centimeter 105 by 65 cm.
306 220 by 130 cm.
