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This fine quality manuscript leaf from the Holy book scribed by Abdullah at-Khadim in AD1616. The folio contains scripture from Chapter 27, An-Nami (The Ants), v.20-26 which describes Prophet Sulaiman (Solomon) inspecting birds and searching for the missing hoopoe, expressing his intent to punish it if it didn't return with an excuse. It also describes Solomon's encounter with Queen Sheba, rule of the Kingdom of Saba, and known as Bilquis in Arabic who  is reputed to have come to Jerusalem "with a very great retinue, with camels bearing spices, and very much gold, and precious stones" (1 Kings 10:2), to consult with Solomon over God's existence. 

The marginal decorations marking 5th divisions of the chapter (in this case 20 and 25), take the form of Thuluth script within decorative framing, and are typical of the islamic art in the Mughal era of the Turk-Monghul dynastic period (1526-1857), designed for tis aesthetic appeal as well as its legibility. 
 
A number of different sized scripts are within the bands, alternated fro decorative effect, using large Thuluth and smaller Naskhi in between the thick bands. 

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