Auction 17 FINE ISLAMIC AND INDIAN ART
By Apollo Art Auctions
Apr 28, 2025
63-64 Margaret St. London, W1W 8SW
Apollo Art Auctions is pleased to present our forthcoming sale, Fine Islamic and Indian Art, now live on our website. Taking place on Monday 28th April at 11am, during London?s much-anticipated Islamic Art Week, this carefully curated auction features over 250 lots celebrating the artistic splendour, spiritual depth, and cross-cultural dialogues that shaped the Islamic and Indian worlds. From the opulent courts of the Mughals and Ottomans to the intellectual and spiritual centres of Safavid Persia, the sale spans over a millennium of creativity. Highlights range from finely illuminated manuscripts and calligraphic panels to intricately carved jade amulets, architectural fragments, and richly inlaid furniture. Covering a broad geographic reach?from the Mediterranean and the Middle East to the Iranian plateau, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent?this sale offers collectors an opportunity to engage with the diverse visual languages and artistic traditions of these remarkable regions. For further details or specific enquiries, please contact our Islamic Art Department at islamicart@apolloauctions.com. Our white-gloved team professionally handles all items preparing them for in-house shipping. We look forward to welcoming you to the sale!
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LOT 37:

A PAIR OF LARGE EARLY ISLAMIC ROCK CRYSTAL BEADS OR VESSEL STOPPERS

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£1,300 - £1,500
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Auction took place on Apr 28, 2025 at Apollo Art Auctions
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A PAIR OF LARGE EARLY ISLAMIC ROCK CRYSTAL BEADS OR VESSEL STOPPERS
Ca. 12th - 13th century AD. A pair of finely worked rock crystal objects of cylindrical facetted form. Each piece is meticulously carved and polished, with a central perforation suggesting its use as either beads, vessel stoppers, or components of a larger object, such as a rosary (misbaha) or an inlaid element in a high-status artifact. The slightly irregular surfaces, natural inclusions, and subtle signs of wear reflect both the organic nature of the material and its careful shaping by a skilled artisan.Size: 40-45mm x 25-30mm; Weight: 135gProvenance: Previous property of a UK based Islamic art professional.

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