Petit Coran Qajar
Iran, 19th century
Arabic manuscript on paper, 212 leaves, calligraphed in black ink 20 lines per page, in regular black "naskh" in reserve in clouds on a gilt background, in a gilt lineage, with titles in red on a gold background. Double frontispiece at the opening. The first two pages are illuminated. Numerous marginal illuminations. (Fading, wear and restorations). European flap binding in red leather with gilt stamping.
13.5 x 9cm
A small Qajar illuminated Qur'an, Iran, 19th century
Arabic manuscript, 212ff, 20ll. of black naskh to the page, opening double-illuminated frontispiece, surah title in red on gold cartouche, numerous marginal illuminations.
