AN OTTOMAN QIBLA INDICATOR, TURKEY, 19TH CENTURY

AN OTTOMAN QIBLA INDICATOR, TURKEY, 19TH CENTURY

of round form, the interior of the base depicting the Ka'ba, encircled by names of various cities, the interior of the lid with a larger view of Mecca

19.5cm. diam.

Condition Report:
The exterior shows two cracks along the rim and scratches to the surface with paint retouching to the white. The interior in an overall good condition. With dust deposit, brown stains due to the usual wear to paint and ink, as viewed.

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