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A Cairo Ware Silver-inlaid Brass Kursi Table Quran Stand
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A Cairo Ware Silver-inlaid Brass Kursi Table Quran Stand

1900 - 1920
Description

PROFUSELY INLAID THROUGHOUT WITH SILVER INSCRIPTIONS AND PIERCED FILIGREE WORK.

THE WHOLE STAND IS MADE FROM BRASS WITH ALL THE SILVER INLAID INTO IT.

MOUNTED ON BRASS AND CERAMIC CASTORS.

EARLY 20TH CENTURY.

VERY FINE QUALITY,SCARCE ISLAMIC WORK OF ART. VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND THIS ITEM OF THIS QUALITY.

35 INCHES, (89CM) HIGH.

24 INCHES, (61CM) WIDE.

21 INCHES, (53CM) DEEP.

WEIGHT 35KG.

Translations abbreviations, to a 14th century Ottoman Sultan.,

‘izz li-mawlana al-sultan al-malik al-nasir al-‘alim al-‘amil al-mujahid al-murabit al-muthaghir al-mu’ayyad al-mansur sultan al-islam wa al-muslimin qa til al-kufrah wa al-mushrikin muhyi al-‘adl fi al-‘alimin mujir al-mazlumin min al-zalimin nasir al-millah al-muhammadiyah nasir al-dunya wa al-din ibn al-sultan al-malik al-mansur qalawun al-salihi, 'Glory to our Lord, the Sultan, al-Malik al-Nasir, the learned, the diligent, the holy warrior, the protector, the defender of frontiers, the supported [by God], the victorious, the sultan of Islam and the Muslims, the extirpator of polytheism and polytheists, the reviver of justice in the worlds, the protector of the oppressed from the oppressors, the victor of the Muhammad nation, Nasir al-Dunya wa’l-Din ibn al-Sultan al-Malik al-Mansur Qalawun, may [God] glorify his victory'

‘izz li-mawlana al-sultan al-malik al-nasir nasir al-dunya wa al-din ibn al-sultan, 'Glory to our Lord, the Sultan al-Malik al-Nasir Nasir al-Dunya wa’l-Din ibn al-Sultan'

Price 6000 gbp

I do have a few other examples for sale.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Cairo Ware Kursi Table to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1120419
Dealers Notes

Constantly sourcing unusual quality tribal rugs & carpets at trade prices by comparison.

Description
PROFUSELY INLAID THROUGHOUT WITH SILVER INSCRIPTIONS AND PIERCED FILIGREE WORK.

THE WHOLE STAND IS MADE FROM BRASS WITH ALL THE SILVER INLAID INTO IT.

MOUNTED ON BRASS AND CERAMIC CASTORS.

EARLY 20TH CENTURY.

fig 1. An octagonal Cairo ware brass kursi table with silver and copper inlay, Arabic calligraphy, pierced fretwork panels, and small cupboard doors on turned legs.
fig 1. A Cairo Ware Silver-inlaid Brass Kursi Table Quran Stand

VERY FINE QUALITY,SCARCE ISLAMIC WORK OF ART. VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND THIS ITEM OF THIS QUALITY.

35 INCHES, (89CM) HIGH.

24 INCHES, (61CM) WIDE.

21 INCHES, (53CM) DEEP.

WEIGHT 35KG.

Translations abbreviations, to a 14th century Ottoman Sultan.,

fig 2. An octagonal Cairo ware brass kursi table with silver and copper inlay, Arabic calligraphy, pierced fretwork panels, and small cupboard doors on turned legs.
fig 2. A Cairo Ware Silver-inlaid Brass Kursi Table Quran Stand

‘izz li-mawlana al-sultan al-malik al-nasir al-‘alim al-‘amil al-mujahid al-murabit al-muthaghir al-mu’ayyad al-mansur sultan al-islam wa al-muslimin qa til al-kufrah wa al-mushrikin muhyi al-‘adl fi al-‘alimin mujir al-mazlumin min al-zalimin nasir al-millah al-muhammadiyah nasir al-dunya wa al-din ibn al-sultan al-malik al-mansur qalawun al-salihi, 'Glory to our Lord, the Sultan, al-Malik al-Nasir, the learned, the diligent, the holy warrior, the protector, the defender of frontiers, the supported [by God], the victorious, the sultan of Islam and the Muslims, the extirpator of polytheism and polytheists, the reviver of justice in the worlds, the protector of the oppressed from the oppressors, the victor of the Muhammad nation, Nasir al-Dunya wa’l-Din ibn al-Sultan al-Malik al-Mansur Qalawun, may [God] glorify his victory'

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‘izz li-mawlana al-sultan al-malik al-nasir nasir al-dunya wa al-din ibn al-sultan, 'Glory to our Lord, the Sultan al-Malik al-Nasir Nasir al-Dunya wa’l-Din ibn al-Sultan'.
Country House and Eastern Interiors

Price 6000 gbp

I do have a few other examples for sale.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Cairo Ware Kursi Table to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120419
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

Constantly sourcing scarce tribal rugs & carpets,some howard & sons seating

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Telephone 0788 4091348
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Leicestershire
United Kingdom

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An octagonal Cairo ware brass kursi table with silver and copper inlay, Arabic calligraphy, pierced fretwork panels, and small cupboard doors on turned legs.
A Cairo ware Silver-inlaid Brass Kursi Table Quran Stand
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An octagonal Cairo ware brass kursi table with silver and copper inlay, Arabic calligraphy, pierced fretwork panels, and small cupboard doors on turned legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMamluk Revival
  • MaterialBrass, Silver, Copper
  • ColourWarm Brass
  • MotifsArabic calligraphy, Silver inlay, Pierced fretwork, Octagonal form
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This Cairo ware Mamluk Revival kursi table or Quran stand dates from 1920. Constructed from warm brass with silver and copper inlay, the octagonal form features pierced fretwork panels, Arabic calligraphy, small cupboard doors with metal hinges, and turned legs mounted on castors. Red and blue fabric shows through the lower pierced decoration. The piece measures 89 cm high, 61 cm wide, and 53 cm deep. Position this occasional table in an empty corner of a gentleman's library or study to display decorative items or hold books. The multi-tiered surfaces and intricate metalwork provide a focal point in traditional or eclectic interior schemes.

FAQs

A Cairo ware kursi table is an Islamic furniture form developed primarily in 19th-century Egypt, inspired by Mamluk metalwork traditions. Characterised by intricate brass construction with silver and copper metal inlay, these octagonal or hexagonal stands were historically crafted to hold religious manuscripts such as the Quran.

Cairo ware pieces are constructed from solid brass or copper sheet metal. The decorative surface decoration is achieved through hand-chased Arabic calligraphy, openwork geometric piercing, and cold-hammered silver and copper wire inlay.

Authentic period Cairo ware displays intricate hand-engraved Thuluth or Kufic script along with geometric arabesques. Look for genuine metallic silver inlay embedded into recessed channels, minor hand-hammering irregularities, and heavy gauge metal construction with natural oxidation in undisturbed crevices.

An antique kursi table serves as an architectural accent piece in reading nooks, hallways, or living rooms. Its detailed metalwork creates a striking tactile contrast alongside understated contemporary upholstery, warm timber, or minimalist stonework.

Maintain brass and silver-inlaid metalwork by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive liquid metal polishes or harsh chemical solvents, as these can strip delicate silver inlay wires and remove the historic aged patina.
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