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Koran inlaid "khatam kari" holder, Persia late 19th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Khatam kari is a fine, meticulous marquetry technique whose earliest examples date back to the Safavid period (1501-1730). This technique involves inlaying fine wood, brass and camel...
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1880s Antique Koran

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Brass

Antique Brass Tray with Arabic Koranic Calligraphy Writing Large Rectangular
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Brass Tray with Arabic Koranic Calligraphy Writing. Rectangular shape large brass tray with
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Mid-19th Century Egyptian Islamic Antique Koran

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Brass, Silver, Copper

Franz Xaver Bergmann, Koran Scribe, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful life-like sculpture depicts a Koran scriber, who, bending his legs under him, holds
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Koran

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Bronze

ancient Koran holder (rahlé) inlaid with mother-of-pearl and bone
Located in Mouscron, WHT
ancient Koran holder (rahlé) inlaid with mother-of-pearl and bone Nineteenth century numerous
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Late 19th Century African Islamic Antique Koran

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Bone, Beech

Antique Persian Blue Tiles Scene Islamic Koranic Script, Set 6
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Six late 19th century hand painted Persian tiles with Islamic Script. Siliceous paste painted in polychromy under transparent colorless glaze. Each tile is 6 by 6 and .75 inch thick.
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Late 19th Century Persian Moorish Antique Koran

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Ceramic

Franz Xaver Bergmann, Koran Reader, Vienna Bronze Sculptural Paperweight, Ca. 19
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in New York, NY
holding a Koran. This little masterpiece is created in polychrome cold-painted bronze, and rendered in the
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Koran

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Bronze

Rare Antique Print of Indo Persian Koran Decoration in Stunning Colors, 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Indo Persian -Indo Persan- Indo Persisch'. Chromolithograph of Koran
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Late 19th Century Antique Koran

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Paper

19th C. Islamic Antique Qajar Blue Tile with Koranic Script, Ottoman Turkish
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Turkish tile, Islamic Koranic calligraphy script. Qajar dynasty, a blue and white Islamic pottery square
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19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Koran

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Ceramic, Pottery

Franz Xavier Bergman Orientalist Bronze
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Savannah, GA
Koran scribe on a rug, Vienna, circa 1880. Geschützt registration mark present on underside of figure
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Late 19th Century Austrian Islamic Antique Koran

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Bronze

Antique Franz Xavier Bergman Orientalist Bronze
Franz Xavier Bergman Orientalist Bronze
H 3.25 in W 5.75 in D 4.25 in
Central Asian Tribal Silver Talisman Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
talismans. The rectangular decorations above are also talismans, possibly symbolizing the Koran. Unmarked
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Koran

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Silver

Exceptional Pair of Islamic Mamluk Revival Silver Inlaid Quran Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and rare pair of Islamic Mamluk Revival silver and copper inlaid Quran Koran side
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19th Century Egyptian Islamic Antique Koran

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Silver, Brass, Copper

Antique Silver Repousse Islamic Talisman Holder
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
verses of the Koran Revelation considered to hold special protective powers. This would have originally
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique Koran

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Silver

Set of Three Early Twentieth Century Nigerian Door Panels
Located in London, GB
and representations of household objects embellish the surface of the doors. A Koranic writing board
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Koran

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Wood

Early 19th Century Japanese Wood Noh Mask
Located in Hudson, NY
, which is signed and dated: Koran, 1811 (Edo period). The box also describes the mask as part of the
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1810s Japanese Edo Antique Koran

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Gesso, Wood

The Lady of the Lake.Naked Lady with Red Boa Skating Poodle Art Nouveau Such Fun
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
, and the subjects of some of his works (such as “Reading the Koran” exhibited at the Royal Academy in
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Koran

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Ink, Watercolor, Paper

Elaborately Carved Antique Beggar's Bowl Kashkul
Located in Atlanta, GA
inscription (not fully deciphered, likely a Koranic phrase in an archaic form, possibly Nastaliq as the first
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Late 18th Century Persian Islamic Antique Koran

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Wood

Oman, Necklace, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
amulet box called hirz would have contained some Koranic verse or religious text. Such a spectacular
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19th Century Omani Antique Koran

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Gold, Silver

Oman, Necklace, 19th Century
Oman, Necklace, 19th Century
H 20.48 in W 11.82 in D 1.19 in
Antique Korean Trunk Chest or Box circa 1920s with Luck and Longevity Characters
Located in Topeka, KS
patina, circa early 20th century most likely 1920s. This little Koran chest is sure to make you smile
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Early 20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Antique Koran

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Brass

Antique Print of Capitan Pacha, The Military Costume of Turkey, 1818
Located in Langweer, NL
escutcheon, and some passages from the Koran round the border, worked in silver upon a crimson stuff. The
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1810s Antique Koran

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Paper

Antique Islamic Brass Bowl Fine Metalwork Hand Etched Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the Holly Koran.This bowl has been professionally cleaned and polished.Measures: Diameter 7.25" x 4
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19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Koran

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Brass

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Intricately Inlaid Large Antique Moorish Style Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A stunning Moorish style mirror with amazing inlay work of bone, ebony, mother of pearl and exotic wood.   
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Koran

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Wood

Syrian Wedding Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlays and Marble Top, Mid Century
Located in Munich, DE
This handcrafted Syrian wedding chest is designed with mother-of-pearl inlays, three drawers and a marble top. It expresses the rich culture and artwork from where it stems. Handcra...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Antique Koran

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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Bessarabian Rug, 1810
Located in New York, NY
Bessarabian rug, 1810 Russia, circa 1810 Tapestry woven carpet Imperial Tapestry Factory, St. Petersburg Having an Adamesque central medallion on a warm caramel ground, with swan...
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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Koran

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Wool

Bessarabian Rug, 1810
Bessarabian Rug, 1810
W 166 in L 181 in
Pair of Brass Syrian Mamluk Revival Vases with Silver and Copper Inlay
Located in London, GB
A pair of brass Syrian Mamluk revival vases with silver and copper inlay Syrian, 20th Century 28cm high x 14cm in diameter. These excellent vases were made in the Mamluk revival...
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Early 20th Century Syrian Islamic Antique Koran

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Silver, Brass, Copper

Handcrafted Middle Eastern Sadeli Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Egyptian mosaic marquetry sadeli inlaid wood jewelry box. Dome chest intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which have been pains...
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20th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Koran

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Fruitwood

Moorish White Inlay Moroccan Nightstands, a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Middle Eastern Syrian style Moroccan nightstands. Pair of handcrafted contemporary Moorish Moroccan dresser with two drawers, wood inlay with white mother of pearl. Moorish ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Koran

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Bone, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Shell

Unusual Antique Austrian Bronze Chess Set by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
Unusual antique Austrian bronze chess set by Franz Bergman Austrian, circa 1905 Largest piece height 7cm, diameter 3cm Smallest piece height 3.5cm, diameter 3cm Comprising the ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Koran

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Bronze

Hand Etched Egyptian Brass Vessel Jardiniere, 19th Century
By Mamluke
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Egyptian hand etched polished brass vessel. Could be used as a vase or Jardiniere, indoor or outdoor. Arabic Mameluke revival style brass vessel with figural scenes ...
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Late 19th Century Egyptian Islamic Antique Koran

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Brass, Copper

Islamic Middle Eastern Hanging Brass Tray with Calligraphy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Middle Eastern brass platter in Mameluke revival style, Islamic inlay metal charger artwork. Very decorative large hanging brass tray, the tray is very beautiful and unusual, e...
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19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Koran

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Brass

Moorish Middle Eastern Moorish Arabian Style Settee
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous one of a kind Moorish Middle Eastern, handcrafted Settee, finely hand-carved and inlaid. Nice Egyptian musharabie fretwork designs all-over the chair. Newly upholstered wi...
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19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Koran

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Walnut

Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden wedding or dowry chest. The trunk is profusely inlaid with intricate geometric and floral designs in mother of pearl with the intarsia method. Th...
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20th Century Antique Koran

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Early 20th Century Damascus Inlaid Bone and Wood Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Damascus inlaid bone and wood wall mirror: Measures: 25" x 29" x 1.5.
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21st Century and Contemporary Syrian Antique Koran

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Wood, Bone

Cold-Painted Bronze of a Camel by Franz Xaver Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Cold-painted bronze of a camel by Franz Xaver Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Measures: Height 21cm, width 18cm, depth 7cm This bronze sculpture of a camel and its rider epitomises th...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Koran

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Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergman, Oriental Dancer, Jugenstil Vienna Bronze Sculpture, 1900s
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
This provocative, desk-size bronze statuette of a semi-nude oriental dancer in a sensuous, rather candid pose rendered in the best Art Nouveau traditions of the world-famous Viennese...
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Koran

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Bronze

Middle Eastern Mosaic Moorish Box Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese, Egyptian mosaic marquetry wood box inlaid. Small vintage walnut Syrian style box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs whic...
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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Antique Koran

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Abalone, Fruitwood, Shell

Moorish Walnut 5-Piece Living Room Set
Located in New York, NY
Set of 5 Moorish (19th Cent) walnut spindle and ball carved living room / salon set with pearl inlay & kilm seat (settee 56"w 21¬O"d 52¬º"h, 2 arm chairs 22"w 19¬O"d 44¬O"h, 4 side c...
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19th Century French Moorish Antique Koran

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Walnut

Moorish Walnut 5-Piece Living Room Set
Moorish Walnut 5-Piece Living Room Set
H 44 in W 16.75 in D 16 in

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Gate of the Sanctuary of the Koran
By J.C. Murphy
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite engraving of the Gate of the Sanctuary of the Koran at the Alhambra in Granada, Spain
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19th Century Realist Antique Koran

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Engraving

Silver Inlaid Islamis Brass Koran Box, Damascus, Syria, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Skillfully hand inlaid and engraved with Islamic motif and Kufic Calligraphy. Inlaid with silver and copper.
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Early 1900s Syrian Islamic Antique Koran

Oxley, Giddings & Enos Arabic Revival Light Fixture (4-light)
By Oxley, Giddings & Enos
Located in Vancouver, BC
canopy is a 'prayer bowl' with characters of the Koran, and the body is also an import with cut-out
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19th Century American Islamic Antique Koran

Group of Three Turkoman Tribal Silver Asyk Pendants
Located in Seattle, WA
harmful forces. A verse from the Koran would have been slipped into the cylinder at the top for extra
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Early 20th Century Turkmen Antique Koran

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Silver

Mughal Bronze Ewer from 18th Century
Located in London, GB
were attached. They permitted water to flow - Koranic injunctions deemed flowing water to be 'clean
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Early 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Koran

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Bronze

Mughal Bronze Ewer from 18th Century
H 28.5 in W 29 in D 13.5 in
19thC Koran (Book) Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Koran stand with inlaid bone and mother of pearl.
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19th Century Antique Koran

19thC Koran (Book) Stand
19thC Koran (Book) Stand
H 21 in W 34 in D 7.75 in
Brass Copper Tray Inlaid with Islamic Koranic Calligraphy
By Mamluke
Located in North Hollywood, CA
calligraphy writing of a "sourah" of the Holly Koran. This tray and this work is probably from Iran, the
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19th Century Persian Moorish Antique Koran

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Brass, Bronze

Austrian Bronze by Franz Bergman “Reading the Koran”
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
A fabulous early 20th century Austrian bronze figure of a seated Arab scribe seated upon an Orientalist rug whilst taking notes with excellent cold painted colors and fine intricate ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Other Antique Koran

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Bronze

Antique 19th Century Islamic Brass and Silver Inlaid Koran/Qur'an Case
Located in Portland, OR
Antique 19th century Islamic brass and silver inlaid Koran/Qur'an case, circa 1890. Antique late
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Islamic Antique Koran

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Silver, Brass

Antique Islamic 19th Century Carved Arabesque Ottoman Inlaid Qur'an Koran Stand
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & large antique 19th century Islamic Ottoman Qur'an stand, carved & inlaid, Qajar period, circa 1820. A wonderful example of Ottoman Damascus work, in excellent condition. Th...
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Early 19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Koran

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Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Pl. 24 Antique Print of Indo Persian Portion of Illuminated by Racinet
Located in Langweer, NL
Illuminated Page from a 16th century Koran ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by
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Late 19th Century Antique Koran

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Paper

Pl. 23 Print of Indo Persian Portion of Illuminated by Racinet 'circa 1890'
Located in Langweer, NL
Illuminated Page from a 16th century Koran ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by
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Late 19th Century Antique Koran

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Paper

Antique Islamic Inlaid Holy Casket, circa 1900
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional antique Islamic holy casket with Arabic text, probably from the Koran with inlaid
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1890s Asian Islamic Antique Koran

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Brass, Copper, Gold, Silver

Antique Islamic Inlaid Holy Casket, circa 1900
Antique Islamic Inlaid Holy Casket, circa 1900
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H 6.3 in W 7.68 in D 7.68 in
Vienna Bergman'n' Bronze Arab Man on Carpet Reading Book Made, circa 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Vienna, AT
man sits on carpet with crossed legs and holds a book (= probably the Koran) in both hands. There is
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Early 1900s Austrian Other Antique Koran

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Bronze

Ottoman Empire Harem Lock
Located in New Orleans, LA
covered on all sides with this exquisite art form. The wording is a passage from the Koran warning
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19th Century Antique Koran

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Bronze

Ottoman Empire Harem Lock
Ottoman Empire Harem Lock
W 12 in D 4.75 in
The Koran The Alcoran of Mohammed by George Sale 1844
Located in Dallas, TX
Resenting An Extremely Rare First Edition hardback copy of The Koran:: The Alcoran of Mohammed
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Mid-19th Century English Islamic Antique Koran

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Paper

Pl. 35 Antique Print of Arabian Design Lettering from Koran by Racinet
Located in Langweer, NL
an illuminated Koran 14th or 15th century ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement
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Late 19th Century Antique Koran

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Paper

Pl. 36 Antique Print of Arabian Design Lettering from Koran by Racinet
Located in Langweer, NL
an illuminated Koran 14th or 15th century ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement
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Late 19th Century Antique Koran

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Paper

Antique Moorish Moroccan Islamic Inlaid Koran Quran Casket Box Coffer Trunk 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Moroccan Islamic box inlaid with mother of pearl, circa 1900. The casket having a hinged lid enclosing a storage area wth a single lidded till. The trunk is profusely ...
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Early 1900s Moroccan Islamic Antique Koran

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Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

19th Century Silver Repousse Islamic Talisman Miniature Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century three part, silver repousse, octagonal talisman miniature Koran case which would have
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Late 19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Koran

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century Qajar Tile, Islamic Calligraphy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th century Qajar moulded calligraphic tile. 19th century Koran verse: "In the name of
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Late 19th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Koran

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Ceramic

Kadjar School Painting « Assembly of Scholars » Islamic Art Late 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
men, some seated, appear to be discussing books, presumably verses of the Koran. Persia or Ottoman
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Koran

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Canvas

Jerusalem Pottery Islamic Arabic Tile
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Jerusalem Pottery handcrafted decorative tile with hand painted Islamic Koranic blessing and floral
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1920s Israeli Moorish Antique Koran

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Ceramic

Syrian Antique 19th Century Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Tables
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in North Hollywood, CA
beautiful names of Allah are also inlaid on each side of the panel side in Koranic Arabic Islamic
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19th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Koran

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Mother-of-Pearl

The Home Dwelling, 19th Century Signed Orientalist Oil
By Gustave Nicholos Pinel
Located in London, GB
in the Koran.  On the wall to the left going to the stairs are hanging red chillies and on the floor
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19th Century Antique Koran

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Canvas, Oil

19th Century Ottoman Banner with the Tugrah of Sultan Abdulhamid II
Located in North Hollywood, CA
threads with calligraphic Koranic writing and featuring the Tughrah in the middle and crescent in each
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19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Koran

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Silk

Portrait of a Woman
By Mariette Lydis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles Baudelaire; the Koran; Letters Regarding the Chastised Servant (Lettres sur le Serviteur Châtié
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1920s Art Deco Antique Koran

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Paper, Watercolor

Fine Watercolor Painting of an Arab Man Smoking in Doorway by Rudolf Ernst
By Rudolf Ernst
Located in New York, NY
spell of the religious aspects of Islam and the Koran. He received the bronze medal at the Universal
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19th Century French Antique Koran

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Paper

Large Oil Painting of A Dervish Man Rudolf Ernst
By Rudolf Ernst
Located in New York, NY
the Ottoman Empire. Abroad, Ernst fell under the spell of the religious aspects of Islam and the Koran
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Late 19th Century Antique Koran

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Oil, Panel

1 Volume, George Sale, The Koran, or, Alcoran of Mohammed
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. George Sale, The Koran: or, Alcoran of Mohammed. Bound in 3/4 navy calf and linen boards
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19th Century English Antique Koran

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Leather

Gilt Silver Koran Holder Islamic Art
Located in Brussels, BE
Gilt silver koran holder Islamic Art.
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Koran

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Silver

Fragment of Text from the Koran
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of great decorative appeal, the Islamic text handwritten in black ink on both sides of a weathered and white-washed shield form hard wood panel; artfully displayed on a custom black ...
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19th Century Antique Koran

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Metal

Mid-19th Century Kaskara Sword Sudan South Sahara
Located in Raalte, NL
an etched blade with probably texts from the Koran. The measurements are, Depth 4 cm/ 1.5 inch
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Mid-19th Century Sudanese Antique Koran

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Metal

Japanese Koransha Pottery Moon Flask
Located in London, west Sussex
dissolved in 1879, Eizaemon founded Koran, the company that would later become Koransha. The vessel measures
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Koran

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Koransha Pottery Moon Flask
Japanese Koransha Pottery Moon Flask
H 9.75 in W 8 in D 2.25 in
Tekke Turkoman Tribal Silver Asyk Pendant
Located in Seattle, WA
. A verse from the Koran would have been slipped into the cylinder at the top for extra protection.
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Early 20th Century Turkmen Antique Koran

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Silver

Safavid Brass Magic Bowl, Islamic, Persia, circa 1700
Located in New York, NY
Zodiac signed, Islamic prayers and verses from Koran. There is a hole in the bottom of the bowl from
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Early 1700s Persian Islamic Antique Koran

Materials

Brass

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Antique Koran For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique koran you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique koran — often made from metal, bronze and paper — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique koran — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique koran bearing Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique koran that is appealing in its simplicity, but Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann) and Franz Bergmann produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Koran?

Prices for an antique koran can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $168 and can go as high as $70,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,325.