A fine & large antique 19th century Islamic Ottoman Qur'an stand, carved & inlaid, Syria, circa 1850. The stand of large size & carved with Arabesque to the top and finely inlaid to the outside with mother of pearl. The stand is carved with Islamic Arabic script and has pierced carving to both lower sections. The stand is hinged so it can be collapsed flat when not holding a book/manuscript, condition is excellent throughout, no losses or damage. A great example of antique 19th Century Damascus work.
30" wide X 19" tall X 8.75" deep (open)
76 cm X 48.5 cm X 22 cm
30" wide X 8.75" deep X 1.25" tall (closed)
76 cm X 22 cm X 3 cm
[SOLD. Please inquire, as we may have similar pieces in stock.]
