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Qur'an - Herat - Timurid - AD1460.  This is a manuscript leaf from a Qur'an scribed shortly after Shah Rukh’s reign at a time of great political turmoil. It was relatively small for ease of carriage, thus was most likely for private use. 

The leaf contains scripture from the Meccan Chapter 39, Az-Zumar (The 'Successive' Groups) v.36-41.  This passage emphasizes the truth and guidance of the Quran, stating that by using the Qur'an as a guide to your daily life lis beneficial, while ignoring the guidance of the Qur'an is detrimental. It also highlights the principle of individual responsibility, as each person will be held accountable for their own actions. The Qur'an, as a Book of Truth, is revealed for the benefit of all mankind, and individuals are free to choose their path, with the consequences falling on them. 

The leaf contains 14 lines of evenly spaced and elegant Naskhi script in black ink and in an educated calligraphic hand. Multiple free-hand 'aya' in a simple gold spiral mark out the verses . The leaf has a single marginal(Juz) in celestial blue with gold floral decoration and fine finials, marking the final 40th division of the Chapter. The leaf is fully framed in gold and blue lines. 

There is some devotional use staining bottom left through page turning, but otherwise this is a good clean copy and very well preserved for its age dating from around the time of the fall of Constantinople to Islam in 1453.  

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