1250 A.H. (1834 A.D.). Rectangular layout with two large panels, liquid gold blocks with nastaliq text, left: mosque in elevation with the body formed from Kufic text, right: city in plan with architectural features and black kaaba; geometric frames and text, scenes from Mecca; verso with cursive presentation text. 50 grams, 56 cm wide (22 in.).
From an important family collection started in the late 1950s. Property of a West London, UK, gentleman.
Price realized | 850 GBP |
Starting price | 600 GBP |
Estimate | 650 GBP |