Khatam Kari' Koran stand 19th C.

Antique hand-carved Islamic Qur'an stand wood Qur'an Stand
An ingenious construction, the traditional Qur'an stand (kursi al-Qur'an) is normally constructed from a single plank of wood, interwoven through slots so that it folds and unfolds. This card model gives some idea of its construction and decoration, and is strong enough to hold your copy of the Qur'an, thus helping to keep it clean.

Unfolded dimensions: W.45 cm -H.29 cm -D.18 cm
Folded dimensions: L.47 cm -W.18 cm
Weight 1360 gr.

Khatam kari is a fine and meticulous marquetry work, the oldest examples of which date back to the Safavid period (1501-1730).
This technique is an inlay work that consists of creating patterns, most often star shapes, by inlaying thin wooden, brass, and camel bone sticks. gold, or silver can also be used. Through a clever assembly, we arrive at the basic unit of the final decoration: a six-pointed star contained in a circle or a hexagon.
The finish is done by lacquering.
The edges and the central diamonds are made of bone.
Wear and tear, but good general condition given the fragility of the work to preserve it over time.
2nd half of the 19th century.

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