AN OTTOMAN EMBROIDERED CALLIGRAPHIC BAND FROM THE HOLY KAABA (HIZAM), EGYPT, 18TH CENTURY

Reference: ART3001484

Of elongated rectangular form, embroidered in silver thread with a calligraphic cartouche containing v.59 of surah Al-Nisa against a dark navy blue silk velvet ground, a foliate bracket in each corner, the borders with scrolling foliage, cotton lining. 59 by 23 cm.