Lot 80: An Islamic Iron Ka‘bah Lock and Key with...
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An Islamic Iron Ka‘bah Lock and Key with Arabic Inscriptions.
An Islamic iron lock and key. The lock is finely decorated with Arabic inscriptions inlaid in silver, including Qur’anic verses and invocations to Allah, arranged in dense calligraphic panels across the surface. The upper arch carries extended inscriptions, while the lower section features floral scrolls enclosing figural depictions.
H: Approximately 13.5cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished Danish collector.
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