Large Quran box, Morocco, 20th century Rectangular in shape with a curved hinged lid, made of copper alloy partly plated with metallic leaves with chiseled decoration, and decorated with filigree and colored glass paste cabochons forming an oval medallion framed by four spandrels. Two side handles and metal mesh with diamond-shaped trimmed with blue and red pearls highlighting the base. Interior lined with red velvet. Height (without the mesh): 31.2 cm Wear and tear, small missing parts, some restorations to the pewter. A Large Qur'an Box, Morocco, 20th century
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Not sold
Buyer's premium
28%
Large Quran box, Morocco, 20th century
Rectangular in shape with a curved hinged lid, made of copper alloy partly plated with metallic leaves with chiseled decoration, and decorated with filigree and colored glass paste cabochons forming an oval medallion framed by four spandrels. Two side handles and metal mesh with diamond-shaped trimmed with blue and red pearls highlighting the base. Interior lined with red velvet.
Height (without the mesh): 31.2 cm
Wear and tear, small missing parts, some restorations to the pewter.
A Large Qur'an Box, Morocco, 20th century
Sale
Friday 10 March 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 1 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris