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Qur'anic Scroll
Zand, AH 1153/1740-1 AD
manuscript on thick buff paper, 100 medallions made up of approx. 85ll. of minute black naskh written diagonally, a central space in each containing one of the names of God in gold kufic outlined in black with a red and black leafy spray arising from the last letter, sura titles in red, (negligible smudging and wear), the opening sura written horizontally in gold kufic outlined in black with red and black leafy sprays between the text, colophon at end similar within gold margins signed by Akbar 'Ali b. Muhammad al-Kirmani and dated 1153
8in. (20.4cm.) wide
Zand, AH 1153/1740-1 AD
manuscript on thick buff paper, 100 medallions made up of approx. 85ll. of minute black naskh written diagonally, a central space in each containing one of the names of God in gold kufic outlined in black with a red and black leafy spray arising from the last letter, sura titles in red, (negligible smudging and wear), the opening sura written horizontally in gold kufic outlined in black with red and black leafy sprays between the text, colophon at end similar within gold margins signed by Akbar 'Ali b. Muhammad al-Kirmani and dated 1153
8in. (20.4cm.) wide