Lot Essay
A similar smaller scroll was sold in these rooms, 17 October 1995, lot 17, signed Muhammad Ghiyath al-Din Gilam al-Dimashqi; it is likely that the present lot is the work of the same artist.
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Decoupé Qur'an scroll
Syria, 20th century
Comprising juz' xv, the Qur'anic text written diagonally in gold thuluth on blue paper, the outlines of the script decoupé, backed with blue paper, gold roundels of various designs between verses, (excellent condition), backed with blue paper
26 feet (792cm.) long
Syria, 20th century
Comprising juz' xv, the Qur'anic text written diagonally in gold thuluth on blue paper, the outlines of the script decoupé, backed with blue paper, gold roundels of various designs between verses, (excellent condition), backed with blue paper
26 feet (792cm.) long