Islamic Paper Koranic Double Leaf Illuminated Manuscript in Arabic (No reserve price)
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Islamic Koranic double-leaf illuminated manuscript in Arabic, on paper, circa the 17th century from the Near East, in excellent condition; size 15.5 × 10.5 cm.
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Description from the seller
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: 15.5 cm - 6 1/16 inches x 10.5 cm -
4 1/16 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.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
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: 15.5 cm - 6 1/16 inches x 10.5 cm -
4 1/16 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.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Details
Culture
Islamic
Century/ Timeframe
Near East, c. 17th Century A.D.
Name of object
Koranic Double Leaf Illuminated Manuscript in Arabic
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2019
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
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
