BARON, RIBEYRE ET ASSOCIES
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Islamic art A grey nephrite jade rahle or Qur'an holder in a…
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191
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Islamic art A grey nephrite jade rahle or Qur'an holder in a…
See original version (French)
Estimate €400 - €600
Voluntary lot
Description
Islamic art
A grey nephrite jade rahle or Qur'an holder in a poly-lobed form, richly decorated with poly-lobed cartouches enhanced with Nashk-style gilded calligraphy. The main decoration opens with a reading from the Qur'an "Bismillah al Rahman al Rahim". At the feet, circular medallions bear formulas of blessing in the name of Allah.
The inscription reads: "O Allah grant blessing, guidance and success to the bearer of this sacred book, make him a man of righteousness, knowledge and faith"; "May peace and blessing accompany him who follows the right path, life is but a passage where each reaps what he sows, happy is he whose deeds are pure and whose heart is enlightened".
Indo-Persian work.
Height: 26 cm - Width: 18.5 cm
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About the sale
Jewellery, classical and modern art
Auction location
Auction time
06/25/2026 at 1:30 PM
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