Islamic Paper Koranic Double Leaf Illuminated Manuscript in Arabic
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Koranic double-leaf illuminated manuscript in Arabic from Islamic culture, dating to the Near East in the 17th century, on paper, in excellent condition, with gold and silver frames and medallions, each page sized 17.5 cm by 10.5 cm.
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Double leaf inscribed on the two sides in black ink in Arabic Nakshi script. Gold and silver frames and medallions. One frame with large script and on the side in diagonal a smaller script with prayers.
Size: Each page= 17.5 cm - 6 7/8 inches x 10.5 cm - 4 3/16 inches
Material: Paper
Culture: Near East, c. 17th Century A.D.
Condition: Part of a larger manuscript
Provenance: British private collection acquired in 2002.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Double leaf inscribed on the two sides in black ink in Arabic Nakshi script. Gold and silver frames and medallions. One frame with large script and on the side in diagonal a smaller script with prayers.
Size: Each page= 17.5 cm - 6 7/8 inches x 10.5 cm - 4 3/16 inches
Material: Paper
Culture: Near East, c. 17th Century A.D.
Condition: Part of a larger manuscript
Provenance: British private collection acquired in 2002.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Details
Culture
Islamic
Century/timeframe
Near East, c. 17th Century A.D.
Name of object
Koranic Double Leaf Illuminated Manuscript in Arabic
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2020
Material
Paper
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2002
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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