Lot 129: AN ISLAMIC PILGRIMAGE PAINTING OF THE MASJID AL-HARAM IN MECCA, 19TH CENTURY.
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A richly detailed painting depicting the Masjid al-Haram with the Kaaba at its centre. The painting is rendered in vibrant tones of ochre, terracotta, and blue, framed by the mountainous landscape of Mecca. Key architectural features—including the minarets, domes, and surrounding structures—are carefully labelled in Arabic script. This devotional artwork served as a visual aid for pilgrims and admirers, offering both a sacred overview and a sense of spiritual proximity to Islam’s holiest site.
Approximately 81 x 61cm
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