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220 - Qibla indicator, Ottoman Empire, late 19th - early 20th cent…
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Estimate €800 - €1,000
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Qibla indicator, Ottoman Empire, late 19th - early 20th century Small qibla indicator dial painted in gold on a green paper background to indicate directions. Two rocaille lambrequins and an arrow complete the decoration in black ink. The dial is set under glass on a campaniform silver pedestal with chased geometric and floral friezes. Sah and tughra hallmarks (illegible), control hallmarks. In its garnet leather case lined with purple velvet. Height: 7.2 cm; case height: 9 cm; weight: 95 g Missing movable arrow, accident to the hallmark. A small dial of the same type, painted on cardboard and set in a metal frame under glass, is in the David Collection in Copenhagen (528/1995). It is dated 1883, has a hand and is illustrated with the black stone of the Ka'aba. A third of the same type without a needle and set in a white metal case sold at Christie's, London, on 23 April 2002 (lot 14). The silver campaniform stand appears to be rare.
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About the sale Archaeology & Arts of Islam and India
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Auction time 06/26/2026 at 1:30 PM
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