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LOT 0870
Western Asiatic Gilt Qur'an Cover
18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
12 1/4 x 9 7/8 in. (1.73 kg, 31 x 25 cm).
Comprising: two bronze plates and a slightly curved spine hinged along both long edges; backplate with ropework edges and small bun feet to the corners; spine with dense gilt ornament; front cover with raised ropework border and dense gilt detailing.
ProvenanceFrom a private Tokyo collection.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11222-188147.
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LOT 0870
Western Asiatic Gilt Qur'an Cover
Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)
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