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387 - A Safavid illuminated Qur'an folio, 16th century, Iran or Herat, Arabic manuscript on paper, with 14ll. of black naskh script, the text with diacritics in black, corrections in red, gold wheel-shaped verse (aya) markers, an illuminated medallion to indicate verse count or division marker infilled with scrolling foliate sprays on a gold ground on the left-hand margin, along with a further inscription, set within gold and blue rules, the back of a similar composition with an illuminated medallion with a blue ground (folio 17 x 12cm; framed and glazed) Condition Report: Foxing and staining present to paper. Some slight waving to paper. Ink slightly rubbed in areas. Gilt slightly rubbed in areas. Not inspected out of frame. For further images, please request a condition report.
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£200 - 400 (€230 - 480)Sale fees
A Safavid illuminated Qur'an folio, 16th century, Iran or Herat, Arabic manuscript on paper, with 14ll. of black naskh script, the text with diacritics in black, corrections in red, gold wheel-shaped verse (aya) markers, an illuminated medallion to indicate verse count or division marker infilled with scrolling foliate sprays on a gold ground on the left-hand margin, along with a further inscription, set within gold and blue rules, the back of a similar composition with an illuminated medallion with a blue ground (folio 17 x 12cm; framed and glazed) Condition Report: Foxing and staining present to paper. Some slight waving to paper. Ink slightly rubbed in areas. Gilt slightly rubbed in areas. Not inspected out of frame. For further images, please request a condition report.
Auction details
Asian and Islamic Art - Day OneAuction house
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