[Unknown] - Ottoman miniature Qurans - 1860

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