Museum Quality Antique Islamic Qur’an Koran Box Gold Silver Inlay Damascus

 This box was constructed to contain a Qur’an (Koran). It was probably made at the request of a sultan or a high dignitary, in order for them to donate it to a religious foundation or mosque. The box, which is supported on four legs, consists of a square wooden box covered in brass plates. The lid is attached on the back by two hinges and has a buckle on the front through which to add a lock. Each plate is decorated and features inscriptions in gold and silver inlay. The outside is covered in Arabic inscriptions in kufic and thuluth script that protrude from the surface. In the Muslim world, Quran’s were usually kept in boxes (sunduq) or in freestanding metal cabinets.

 Beautiful inlays of gold, silver and copper. Approximately 9” square by 7” high. Probably late 18^th to early 19^th Century from Aleppo Syria and used in the Umayyad Mosque. Very good condition.

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