AN OTTOMAN MOTHER-OF PEARL AND TORTOISESHELL-INLAID QUR'AN STAND (KURSI), TURKEY, 19TH CENTURY |

of typical folding form, inlaid with mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell diamond trellis and quatrefoils enclosing floral sprays, bone foliate borders between legs

Some replacement mother-of pearl, tortoiseshell and bone sections, the inside revealing some wear as consistent with use, as viewed.
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A comparable example was sold in these rooms, 7 October 2009, lot 205.