Unusual illuminated manuscript.
Double handwritten page taken from a late 17th century book of Islamic prayers from India.
The main text consists of thirteen lines of writing in black ink with red sources, all outlined by gold edges.
At the edges of the page there are unusual triangles with red edges, containing black manuscripts within each triangle.
A very rare and unique illuminated manuscript.
In good overall conditions considering its age, intense devotional use.
4 pages in total.
Size: 20x15 cm (open).
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- Object
- Manuscript
- Number of Books
- 1
- Subject
- Manuscripts
- Book Title
- Manuscripts; Double page Islamic prayers
- Condition
- Good
- Publication year oldest item
- 1660
- Publication year youngest item
- 1670
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Language
- Arabic
- Original language
- Yes
- Binding/ Material
- Loose page
- Extras
- other extra - see description
- Number of pages
- 4
- Dimensions
- 15×20 cm