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Lot 16: An Ottoman Fragment of the Kaaba Kiswa.

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This auction ended on 01 July 2025.

Start price: £180

Estimated price: £250 - £300

Buyer's Premium: 22%

Sold for: £200

An Ottoman Fragment of the Kaaba Kiswa.
Crafted in rich crimson with woven threaded inscriptions, the composition features repeated diagonal registers of the Shahada (“There is no god but Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah”) and other Quranic phrases in elegant thuluth script. Each chevron band is bordered with geometric floral motifs.
Approximately 94 x 82cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London collector.