101 - Al-Bukhari (d. 870), al-Jami' al-Sahih

Al-Bukhari (d. 870), al-Jami' al-Sahih North Africa, probably 18th century Arabic manuscript on European laid paper with a large watermark, 408 folios, written in fine, dense Maghribi script in black ink, all by the same hand throughout the volume. The headings are in red and green. Book and chapter titles are in gold, often accented with red or green, and the section markers are gilded. The layout varies: the text is most often framed by a gilded jadwal, but certain passages are copied without a frame, in a wider script. The margins contain collation notes. The decoration includes several pages with margins illuminated with large, multi-lobed fleurons on a burgundy background, featuring golden scrollwork and a scattering of white dots: A burgundy morocco flap binding, with a central mandorla embossed with a floral design. On the front cover, an octagonal label bearing the title “Matn al-Imām al-Bukhārī.” Condition: some restoration. Good overall condition. 26 × 18 cm. Provenance: Private Italian collection. This lot is accompanied by an export certificate issued by the Italian Ministry of Culture.