Qur'an, manuscript on paper, 15ll. of black naskh, gold circles between verses, gold margin between black rules, divisions of text marked marginally in red and with illuminated marginal medallions, suras marked by gold panels, illuminated opening bifolio, Ottoman, signed by Sayyid Muhammad Rashid a pupil of Sayyid Muhammad Tahir al-Hamid, 19th century, floral lattice lacquer covers with morocco edging - 7½ x 4¾in. (19 x 12.1cm.)