A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN COMPASS AND QIBLA INDICATOR A 19th-ce...

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A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN COMPASS AND QIBLA INDICATOR

A 19th-century Ottoman Qibla indicator and compass exemplifies both functionality and artistic brilliance. Enclosed in a beautifully decorated wooden case, the exterior features gilded floral motifs and a crescent moon emblem. Upon opening, the interior reveals a stunning enamel-painted scene of the Holy Kaaba in Mecca, surrounded by vibrant floral borders. The lower compartment houses the Qibla compass encircled by Arabic inscriptions.




Dimensions: 28 x 19 x 7cm 

+ Calendar 2025-03-05 14:00:00 2025-03-05 23:59:59 Europe/London Fine Antiquities, Islamic Art, Rugs, and Carpets Fine Antiquities, Islamic Art, Rugs, and Carpets Kew Auctions
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