Qur'anic printing plates - Plaque (2) - Bronze

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Two bronze plates with Islamic calligraphy from Tunisia, titled Piastre a stampa coraniche, dating to 1850–1900, in original/official condition with mounting holes and light signs of wear.

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Two stamp plates measuring 11.5 cm by 7 cm, made of metal, with Arabic calligraphy, probably depicting verses from the Quran, the sacred text of Islam. Islamic calligraphy is a revered art, often used to express devotion and for decorative purposes.
It is an Islamic calligraphic inscription, probably on a metal or stone plaque.
The inscription uses Arabic calligraphy, an art that manipulates words into decorative forms.
The text appears to be an excerpt from Qur'anic verses or prayers.
The object has an antique or vintage appearance, with signs of wear and mounting holes.
The text is written in a style that requires specialized knowledge of the language and Arabic calligraphy to decipher it accurately.
The plates are in excellent condition and will be carefully packaged and shipped with a tracking number.

Two stamp plates measuring 11.5 cm by 7 cm, made of metal, with Arabic calligraphy, probably depicting verses from the Quran, the sacred text of Islam. Islamic calligraphy is a revered art, often used to express devotion and for decorative purposes.
It is an Islamic calligraphic inscription, probably on a metal or stone plaque.
The inscription uses Arabic calligraphy, an art that manipulates words into decorative forms.
The text appears to be an excerpt from Qur'anic verses or prayers.
The object has an antique or vintage appearance, with signs of wear and mounting holes.
The text is written in a style that requires specialized knowledge of the language and Arabic calligraphy to decipher it accurately.
The plates are in excellent condition and will be carefully packaged and shipped with a tracking number.

Details

Era
1400-1900
No. of items
2
Title
Qur'anic printing plates
Country of Origin
Tunisia
Material
Bronze
Qualification
Original/official
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
11.5 cm
Width
7 cm
Autographed by a famous person
No
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
100%
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