Lot 190: An Ottoman Plan of the Masjid al-Haram, Mecca,...
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An Ottoman Plan of the Masjid al-Haram, Mecca, 19th-20th Century.
A finely detailed Ottoman schematic plan of the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, rendered in black ink with inscriptions in elegant script throughout. The composition shows the sacred Kaaba at the center, surrounded by key architectural elements, minarets, arcades, and associated structures, each annotated in Arabic. The geometric arrangement emphasizes both the sanctity and symmetry of the holy site, with additional details of surrounding buildings and gates.
Approximately 80.5 x 59.3cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London lady
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