Lot 49: An Ottoman Devotional Calligraphy of the Kaaba, 19-20th...
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An Ottoman Devotional Calligraphy of the Kaaba, 19-20th Century.
A framed Ottoman devotional calligraphy depicting the sacred layout of the Masjid al-Haram with the Kaaba at its centre. Executed in black and red ink on paper, the architectural plan is bordered with Quranic verses and religious invocations in elegant Arabic calligraphy. Minarets, mihrabs, and other sacred sites are intricately labelled throughout.
Approximately 49 x 44cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London lady
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