Zena Chiara Masud

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Lot of 2 miniature Qur'ans – Ottoman era, 19th century

Rare lot consisting of two printed and complete Qur'ans, dating from the 19th century, attributed to the Ottoman period.

 probably in Istanbul or in the Arab world.
One of the two Qur'ans is accompanied by its metal case, or in silver of low fineness.

Both Qur'ans are complete and hold particular interest for collectors of Islamic art and Ottoman miniature manuscripts.

the small one; 3 x 2 cm
the large one with case; 4 x 3 cm

Lot de 2 Corans miniatures – Époque ottomane, XIXe siècle

Rare lot composé de deux Corans imprimé et complets, datant du XIXe siècle, attribués à l’époque ottomane.

 probablement à Istanbul ou dans le monde arabe.
L’un des deux Corans est accompagné de son boîtier en métal, ou en argent de faible titre.

Les deux Corans sont complets et présentent un intérêt particulier pour les collectionneurs d’art islamique et de manuscrits miniatures ottomans.

le petit ; 3 x 2 cm
le grand avec boit ; 4 x 3 cm

[Unknown] - Ottoman miniature Qurans - 1860

Religion - Quantity: 2 - Book

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Two complete Ottoman miniature Qur'ans in Arabic, dating to the 19th century with the oldest item from 1860, totaling 500 pages, author unknown, one copy with a metal or silver case, edition multiple books.

[Unknown] - Ottoman miniature Qurans - 1860

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Two complete Ottoman miniature Qur'ans in Arabic, dating to the 19th century with the oldest item from 1860, totaling 500 pages, author unknown, one copy with a metal or silver case, edition multiple books.

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