Ottoman Empire (Turkey)

Ottoman Mother-of-Pearl and Tortoiseshell Quran Cabinet

2668

Crafted during the Classical to Late Ottoman period, specifically dated to the 18th century.

Architecturally designed as a high-status reliquary or protective housing unit for sacred texts (specifically the Holy Quran), keeping the manuscript elevated off the ground on short legs while projecting immense piety, luxury, and elite status through its precious materials.