SYRIA, 20TH CENTURY
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Decoupé Qur'an juz
Syria, 20th century
Manuscript on paper, 14ff. each with 9ll. of multicoloured decoupé muhaqqaq on gold panels, different multicoloured decoupé medallions between verses, text within pink and orange decoupé knotted margins, a variety of coloured decoupé marginal medallions marking fifth and tenth verses, opening multicoloured bifolio on gold panels with fine illumination and titles in gold decoupé kufic, very light foxing and water damage, in Mamluk-style decoupé morocco binding with flap
Folio 14 x 9¾in. (35.5 x 24.5cm.); text 9½ x 6½ (25 x 16cm.)
Syria, 20th century
Manuscript on paper, 14ff. each with 9ll. of multicoloured decoupé muhaqqaq on gold panels, different multicoloured decoupé medallions between verses, text within pink and orange decoupé knotted margins, a variety of coloured decoupé marginal medallions marking fifth and tenth verses, opening multicoloured bifolio on gold panels with fine illumination and titles in gold decoupé kufic, very light foxing and water damage, in Mamluk-style decoupé morocco binding with flap
Folio 14 x 9¾in. (35.5 x 24.5cm.); text 9½ x 6½ (25 x 16cm.)