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Foldable, finely carved wooden Koran holder, 19th C.

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:400.00 EUR Estimated At:640.00 - 800.00 EUR
Foldable, finely carved wooden Koran holder, 19th C.
Exotic wood
Northern Africa, 19th Century
Hand sawn and carved
Dimensions: 60 cm broad; 52 cm high; ca. 30 cm deep
Good condition

This fine Koran holder from the 19th Century was sawn by hand and is covered all over with elaborate carvings. It is foldable and forms, when fully opened, an X. The two lower parts are cut out, imitating the shape of a Mihrab. The upper parts are decorated with rosette-like carvings and adorned with small spikes.

The Koran holder is in good condition, with smaller traces of use, especially at the feet and the upper ends. The dimensions are: 60 cm broad; 52 cm high; ca. 30 cm deep. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
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