January Antiques & Decorative Arts
Lot 123: An Islamic Hajj Map of Mecca and Medina,...
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An Islamic Hajj Map of Mecca and Medina, Late 19th/Early 20th Century – An Islamic Hajj map of Mecca and Medina, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. This devotional artwork is rendered in watercolor or gouache on paper, featuring a blue border and structured into multiple panels. The central left panel prominently depicts the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina with its green dome, beneath which Arabic calligraphy reads "Oh Messenger of God" (يا رسول الله) and "Muhammad is the Messenger of God" (محمد رسول الله). The central right panel illustrates the Kaaba within a circular arcade, representing the Grand Mosque in Mecca, surrounded by numerous smaller architectural motifs.
Approximately 53 x 38.3cm
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