Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6

Koran inlaid "khatam kari" holder, Persia late 19th century

$3,597.54
£2,676.20
€3,000
CA$4,926.26
A$5,477.33
CHF 2,859.96
MX$66,672.43
NOK 36,491.83
SEK 34,191.10
DKK 22,837.34
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

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 bone rods to create motifs, most often star shapes. Ivory, gold and silver can also be used. By skilful assembly, we arrive at the basic unit of the final decoration: a six-pointed star contained within a circle or hexagon. Finishing is by varnishing. The edges and central lozenges are in ivory. Wear from use, but good overall condition given the fragility of the work to preserve it over time. Persia, 2nd half of the 19th century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.7 in (47.5 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18.01 cm)Depth: 17.13 in (43.52 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8645239383222

More From This Seller

View All
Quran Stand In Khatam-kari, Persia, 19th C.
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 or camel ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Napoleon III Antiquities

Materials

Silver

An Ottoman Kavukluk or turban holder.
Located in PARIS, FR
A Kavkluk Turban holder in carved walnut, inlaid with mother-of-pearl set in nets of pewter. Ottoman period , 19th century . Turkey
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Moorish Shelves

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Brass Perfume Burner, Persia 19th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Brass incense burner with openwork decoration of interlacing, scrolls and foliage. Four registers on the body depict zoomorphic and anthropomorphic patterns. The base has been re-ass...
Category

Antique 19th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

A Solid Brass Cabinet, with silver inlaid , Egypt, late 19th c.
Located in PARIS, FR
Impressive solid copper cabinet opening with a flap revealing 11 drawers. Engraved decoration with silver inlay on five sides, the top with a calligraphic Tugra. Approximately 15 kil...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Silver, Brass

Filigree Garment Element, Egypt Or Ottoman Empire, 19th C.
Located in PARIS, FR
Fibula, or item of clothing, in filigree silver, Egypt, Ottoman Empire, 19th c. The filigree is a kind of metal lace, made of silver or gold thread (or gold or silver metal), compone...
Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Islamic Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Hûkka, Narghile base, Persia or North India, 19th C.
Located in PARIS, FR
Hûkka, hookah base, in black steel with floral decoration in silver inlay. Persia or North India, 19th c. The top part is missing.
Category

Antique 1860s Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Steel

You May Also Like

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 missing bones
Category

Antique Late 19th Century African Islamic Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Bone, Beech

An Illuminated Timurid Quran, 15th Century
Located in London, GB
A rare and beautifully illuminated Quran manuscript from the Timurid period, dating back to the 15th century. The manuscript features intricate floral motifs, vibrant colours, and el...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Scholar's Objects

Materials

Paper

VIntage Persian "khatam" Pen Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This is a vintage Persian style letter and penholder with 4 brass tips pen holder. The wooden base is khatam inlaid micro mosaic. It is solid and in very good condition for age. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique hand painted silver Qajar album
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Middle Eastern photo album from the 19th century, Qajar period, hand-painted lacquered enamel with silver covers and decorations. Enameled central plates painted on both sides repres...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Islamic Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

Antique Handmade Qajar Persian Lacquer Photo Album Silver on Leather
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Late 19th century Middle Eastern photo album book, Qajar period, hand painted lacquer enamel with silver on leather large photo album. Painted enamel central plaque depicting a Mosqu...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Islamic Books

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Colonial Islamic Arabian Market Jewelry Box, 18th Century, India/Malabar Coast
Located in Amsterdam, NL
AN INDIAN ROSEWOOD AND EBONY BRASS MOUNTED BOX FOR THE ISLAMIC MARKET Malabar Coast, 18th century With a large drawer with several compartm...
Category

Antique 18th Century Indian Islamic Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass