A MOTHER-OF-PEARL, TORTOISE SHELL AND IVORY-INLAID QUR'AN CASE Ottoman Turkey, 19th century Of rectangular casket-like shape, on four straight legs, the body clad in mother-of-pearl, tortoise shell and ivory marquetry work, the tesserae of typical triangular, squared and rhomboidal shape, the interior clad in dark purple velvet, changed at a later stage into a travel case with floral compositions to the side and a mirror to the centre, 33cm x 46.5cm x 27.3cm. This item may require Export or CITES licences in order to leave the UK or the European Union. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that lots have the relevant licences before shipping.