Wooden book stand. X-shaped when open; collapses flat. The stand has a decorative panel composed of small pieces of painted wood mosaic with gold(?) inlay. The legs have simple scrollwork designs and an unpainted underside.

• Narrative

  Purchased by Alexandra Volkoff.

• History Of Use

  Qur'an (Koran) stand.

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• Type of Item stand
• Culture Iranian
• Material paint, gold metal, wood
• Measurements height 42.8 cm, width 14.9 cm, depth 3.3 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Alexandra Volkoff, Elizabeth Bell, Alan Bell
• Received from Elizabeth Bell, Alan Bell

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• Made in Iran

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• Ownership Date before December 7, 2023
• Acquisition Date on December 7, 2023

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 3655/0005