Rahlé Koran stand, Near East, late 19th century Koran stand consisting of four identical wooden panels joined together by hinges to form a manuscript holder. The small square panels have a crenellated cut-out, while the large rectangular panels have an openwork floral motif and an arched lower cut-out. The whole is engraved with vegetal decoration surrounded by braided bands and incorporating Arabic epigraphic cartouches, and enhanced with mother-of-pearl, bone and wood inlays arranged in discs or star-shaped rosettes. 79 x 21.5 cm (closed) and 50 x 83 cm (open) Slight wear and tear. A Qur'an Stand, Near-East, late 19th century Maison Tarazi Collection - Lots 280 to 295