Anonyme - Quran - 1900

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Quran manuscript bound in leather, in Arabic with original text, anonymous author, 400 pages, 17 cm high by 13 cm wide, not signed, on the subject of religion, oldest item dating to 1900, in reasonable condition.

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Exceptional nineteenth-century Qur'anic manuscript folio, attributable to the Qajar period (Persia/Iran).
This rare document bears witness to the refinement of Persian Islamic calligraphic and decorative art of that era.
Characteristics:
• Qur'anic manuscript in black ink, with polychrome highlights
• Neatly executed Persian calligraphy, probably in Naskh or Nastaliq
• Superb illuminated border: stylized floral motifs, arabesques, central circular medallion
• Rich palette: blue, green, ochre, red and gold
• Typical presentation of prestige Qajar manuscripts

Condition:
• Age-appropriate condition (wear to the support, fragile edges, traces of time visible)
• Authentic patina reinforcing historical and aesthetic value
• Manuscript not restored

Exceptional nineteenth-century Qur'anic manuscript folio, attributable to the Qajar period (Persia/Iran).
This rare document bears witness to the refinement of Persian Islamic calligraphic and decorative art of that era.
Characteristics:
• Qur'anic manuscript in black ink, with polychrome highlights
• Neatly executed Persian calligraphy, probably in Naskh or Nastaliq
• Superb illuminated border: stylized floral motifs, arabesques, central circular medallion
• Rich palette: blue, green, ochre, red and gold
• Typical presentation of prestige Qajar manuscripts

Condition:
• Age-appropriate condition (wear to the support, fragile edges, traces of time visible)
• Authentic patina reinforcing historical and aesthetic value
• Manuscript not restored

Details

Number of books
1
Author/ Illustrator
Anonyme
Book title
Quran
Subject
Religion
Condition
Fair
Language
Arabic
Publication year oldest item
1900
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Leather
Height
17 cm
Number of pages
400
Width
13 cm
Signature
Not signed
BelgiumVerified
Private

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