28th Oct, 2024 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
56
AN AERIAL VIEW OF THE KA’BA IN THE MASJID AL-HARAM
Possibly Kashmir or Northern India, 19th century
AN AERIAL VIEW OF THE KA’BA IN THE MASJID AL-HARAM
Possibly Kashmir or Northern India, 19th century
Opaque pigments and black ink on wove paper, the single loose folio possibly once part of a Persian anthology, the recto illustrated with an aerial view of the black Ka'ba in the middle of the sacred compound known as Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, one of the holiest sites according to the Islamic doctrine, featuring seven minarets, and several polychrome domes on the outer precinct, the verso with a poetic text panel divided into two vertical columns with 14ll. each of black ink nasta'liq text, set within black, gold and blue rules.
22.6cm x 15cm the folio
Sold for £172
AN AERIAL VIEW OF THE KA’BA IN THE MASJID AL-HARAM
Possibly Kashmir or Northern India, 19th century
Opaque pigments and black ink on wove paper, the single loose folio possibly once part of a Persian anthology, the recto illustrated with an aerial view of the black Ka'ba in the middle of the sacred compound known as Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, one of the holiest sites according to the Islamic doctrine, featuring seven minarets, and several polychrome domes on the outer precinct, the verso with a poetic text panel divided into two vertical columns with 14ll. each of black ink nasta'liq text, set within black, gold and blue rules.
22.6cm x 15cm the folio
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 28th Oct, 2024
Following the success of our inaugural sale earlier this June, our Islamic and Indian Art department is pleased to present their upcoming auction, Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, which is now live on our website. The auction is taking place on Monday 28th October and features a curated selection of over 200 artworks showcasing the mesmerising artistic variety and kaleidoscopic cultural heritage of these distant lands. From the Mediterranean shores, Near and Middle East, the Iranian plateau, all the way to Central and South Asia, the lots in the sale cover a span of over ten centuries of outstanding artistic achievements.
For any specific query, please do not hesitate to contact our Head of Department, Beatrice Campi at beatrice@azcaauctions.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Viewing
Viewing will take place at the following address:
Azca Auctions
188R Hammersmith Road
London, W6 7DJ
Viewing Times:
Saturday 19th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Sunday 20th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Monday 21st Oct- 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 22nd Oct - 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 23rd Oct - 10am - 4pm
Thursday 24th Oct - 10am - 4pm
Friday 25th Oct - 10am - 4pm
Saturday 26th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Sunday 27th Oct - 11am - 4pm
The sale will take place on Monday October 28th at 12pm GMT (London)
