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An outstanding bi-folio miniature from an Indian Quran dated 1548/9., with each leaf consisting of 12 lines of fine Nashki scripture in black ink. The bi-folio contains scripture form the final verses of the Meccan Chapter 16 An-Nahl (Bees)  and the first verses of Surah 17 Al-Isra (The Night Journey).  The scripture here, instructs Muslims to call people to the way of Allah with wisdom and good instruction, and to argue with them in the best way possible, as Allah knows who is rightly guided and who is not. The passage also emphasizes patient perseverance in the face of hardship and discourages oppression and plotting against others, stating that Allah is with those who are mindful of Him and do good deeds. It also states how God gave Moses the Scripture and made it a guide to the children of Israel. 

The leaf, whose script is contained within 8.5x4.5cm framed areas, is amazingly clear given its size. The scripture is written in the space between gold clouds which separate the lines of text and contains simple gold aya. The borders to the scripture are particularly decorative. It is a superbly decorative and in remarkably good condition given that the bi-folio is close to 600 years old. 

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