An Ottoman Schematic Plan of the Masjid al-Haram and Kaaba, ...

Hammer

£120

An Ottoman Schematic Plan of the Masjid al-Haram and Kaaba, Late 19th/Early 20th Century - An Islamic devotional drawing or architectural schematic, executed in black ink and minimal yellow pigment on aged paper. This artwork depicts an elevated, schematic view of the Kaaba in Mecca, centrally positioned within the Masjid al-Haram, surrounded by its characteristic arched colonnades and various associated structures. The Kaaba is rendered in solid black with a stylized white band across its surface, bearing indecipherable ornamental script.



With frame: Approximately 32.7 x 27.2cm

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The paper shows overall cream discoloration, scattered minor foxing, and slight undulations. The giltwood frame displays expected wear and patination commensurate with its age.