Egyptian Holy Koran Box Ivory Silver Ebony Inlayed 19 C

Egyptian Holy Koran Box Ivory Silver Ebony Inlayed Sandalwood 19th C

Rare Egyptian precious wood box for the holy Koran made at the end of the 18th century or earliest 19 th century. The sandalwood is inlayed with silver ebony and ivory   showing a geometric pattern as a  myriad stars. The inside is partitioned for holy books. Good condition a few part of inlayed are missing as you can see on the pictures below. 5"1/2 high 9" width  5"1/2 depth.

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For our  French-speaking friends: Boite égyptienne en matières précieuses pour le Saint Coran, fin XVIII début XIXème siècle. Elle est en bois de santal massif, incrustée d'ivoire, d'argent, d'ébène noir et vert, et de chêne ou d'acacia représentant des myriades d'étoiles. L'intérieur est cloisonné pour recevoir livres, sourates et flacons. Elle est dans l'état de découverte, quelques manques d'ivoire et d'incrustations, recollage du dessus et manques intérieur. Elle est en très bel état pour un précieux coffret de voyage. Hauteur 14cm, largeur 23cm, profondeur 14.2cm.

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