Divers - 1 feuillet double recto verso d'un Coran manuscrit persan, moghol, Safavide. - 1620-1680

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A rare single double‑sided folio of a Persian/Mughal Safavid Qur’ān, circa 1620–1680, illuminated in gold, 21.5 × 15 cm, 4 pages, with the original binding and interior decoration, in good condition.

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One double leaf, recto and verso, of the Persian/Mughal manuscript of the Quran (Safavid), circa 1620–1680 – illuminated in gold, saved from an ancient fire.
Manuscript of the Quran – Persia / Mughal India (Safavid) – circa 1620–1680
Rare ensemble including the original binding, decorated internally.
The double frontispiece at the beginning of the Quran (full-page illumination).
One double manuscript leaf, recto and verso, with text in Naskh script.
Historical provenance, manuscript saved from a fire, authentic heat traces.
This manuscript presents all the characteristics of late Safavid (Isfahan) or Mughal (Lahore/Delhi) productions in the 17th century.
Chiffon laid paper, carefully glazed.
Black and red ink.
Gold rosettes marking the verses.
Golden frames with black fillets.
Estimated dating circa 1620–1680.
Persian Naskh script, elegant and regular, 11 to 13 lines per page. Fine gold framing.

Page 1 — The story of the Cow (al-Baqarah 67–71)
Moses tells his people that God commands them to slaughter a cow.
Are you mocking us?
Moses affirms that it is a divine order.
Page 2 — Resurrection of the dead and reminder of divine power (Al-Baqarah 72–76)
You remember the murdered man: you accused each other.
God commands to strike the dead with a piece of the sacrificed cow.
By this miracle, God resurrects the dead to reveal the murderer.
Thus, God manifests His signs so that you may reflect.
Page 3 — Hypocritical behaviors and the breaking of the Covenant (Al-Baqarah 77–83)
Some believe they will not be judged for their actions, but God knows what they hide.
It is alleged that:
Having truncated the Book and sold the truth at a low price.
Having forgotten the beyond
Having said: 'The Fire will only touch us for a few days' — false assurance.
Page 4 — Warnings to the Believers (Al-Baqarah 84–91, summary)
The prohibition of shedding blood and expelling their own.
But some have violated these rules, fighting among themselves.
They partially believe in the Book, taking what suits them and neglecting the rest.

Characteristic symmetrical composition of luxury Corans from Safavid and Mughal contexts.
It is the most precious element of the manuscript.
Manuscript saved from a fire.
This set comes from a Quran that was completely saved from an ancient fire.
Visible traces, borders browned by heat. Discolorations and soot. Ink sometimes swollen. Some pages well preserved in the central area. Despite the alterations, the vast majority of the texts remain legible and the overall piece retains significant historical and artistic value.
Sheets of the same format, chiffon textured paper, glazed watermarked paper.
Illuminated Quran manuscript, early 17th century.
Arabic manuscript on smooth laid paper, brown ink, gold punctuation and ornaments, mineral pigments in blue and red.
Format 21.5cm × 15cm.
Written surface, 10.5cm × 6cm.
Visible traces, heated paper, browned edges, and water halos corroborate this event. Fragmentary manuscript, significant wear, paper deterioration (burns, humidity, missing parts). An authentic ancient manuscript, manually decorated with gold.
Support smooth laid paper, handmade.
Polished surface, probably polished with an agate stone burnisher.
Dating 1620–1680
Conservation tips, as it is very fragile.
Keep flat
Acid-free folder (without acid)
No direct light
Stable hygrometry: 50–55%
Temperature approximately 18–21°C
Never humidify gold → immediate loss.
Very rare.
I am attaching a photo copy of the original binding.
Shipping via Chronopost or another method depending on the country, with insurance.

One double leaf, recto and verso, of the Persian/Mughal manuscript of the Quran (Safavid), circa 1620–1680 – illuminated in gold, saved from an ancient fire.
Manuscript of the Quran – Persia / Mughal India (Safavid) – circa 1620–1680
Rare ensemble including the original binding, decorated internally.
The double frontispiece at the beginning of the Quran (full-page illumination).
One double manuscript leaf, recto and verso, with text in Naskh script.
Historical provenance, manuscript saved from a fire, authentic heat traces.
This manuscript presents all the characteristics of late Safavid (Isfahan) or Mughal (Lahore/Delhi) productions in the 17th century.
Chiffon laid paper, carefully glazed.
Black and red ink.
Gold rosettes marking the verses.
Golden frames with black fillets.
Estimated dating circa 1620–1680.
Persian Naskh script, elegant and regular, 11 to 13 lines per page. Fine gold framing.

Page 1 — The story of the Cow (al-Baqarah 67–71)
Moses tells his people that God commands them to slaughter a cow.
Are you mocking us?
Moses affirms that it is a divine order.
Page 2 — Resurrection of the dead and reminder of divine power (Al-Baqarah 72–76)
You remember the murdered man: you accused each other.
God commands to strike the dead with a piece of the sacrificed cow.
By this miracle, God resurrects the dead to reveal the murderer.
Thus, God manifests His signs so that you may reflect.
Page 3 — Hypocritical behaviors and the breaking of the Covenant (Al-Baqarah 77–83)
Some believe they will not be judged for their actions, but God knows what they hide.
It is alleged that:
Having truncated the Book and sold the truth at a low price.
Having forgotten the beyond
Having said: 'The Fire will only touch us for a few days' — false assurance.
Page 4 — Warnings to the Believers (Al-Baqarah 84–91, summary)
The prohibition of shedding blood and expelling their own.
But some have violated these rules, fighting among themselves.
They partially believe in the Book, taking what suits them and neglecting the rest.

Characteristic symmetrical composition of luxury Corans from Safavid and Mughal contexts.
It is the most precious element of the manuscript.
Manuscript saved from a fire.
This set comes from a Quran that was completely saved from an ancient fire.
Visible traces, borders browned by heat. Discolorations and soot. Ink sometimes swollen. Some pages well preserved in the central area. Despite the alterations, the vast majority of the texts remain legible and the overall piece retains significant historical and artistic value.
Sheets of the same format, chiffon textured paper, glazed watermarked paper.
Illuminated Quran manuscript, early 17th century.
Arabic manuscript on smooth laid paper, brown ink, gold punctuation and ornaments, mineral pigments in blue and red.
Format 21.5cm × 15cm.
Written surface, 10.5cm × 6cm.
Visible traces, heated paper, browned edges, and water halos corroborate this event. Fragmentary manuscript, significant wear, paper deterioration (burns, humidity, missing parts). An authentic ancient manuscript, manually decorated with gold.
Support smooth laid paper, handmade.
Polished surface, probably polished with an agate stone burnisher.
Dating 1620–1680
Conservation tips, as it is very fragile.
Keep flat
Acid-free folder (without acid)
No direct light
Stable hygrometry: 50–55%
Temperature approximately 18–21°C
Never humidify gold → immediate loss.
Very rare.
I am attaching a photo copy of the original binding.
Shipping via Chronopost or another method depending on the country, with insurance.

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Incunabula & early printing
Book Title
1 feuillet double recto verso d'un Coran manuscrit persan, moghol, Safavide.
Author/ Illustrator
Divers
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1620
Publication year youngest item
1680
Height
21 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
15 cm
Language
Arabic
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Single page
Extras
Hand coloured illustrations
Number of pages
4
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Objects sold
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