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Miniature Qur'an
Iran, AH 1238/1822-3 AD
Arabic manuscript on paper, 17ll. of black naskh, gold roundels between verses, gold margins between black rules, ruled outer margin, divisions of text marked marginally in red, sura headings in red on gold cartouches, opening bifolio of text illuminated in gold and colours, previous folios with inscription cartouches and table of contents, final folio with colophon dated Rabi' II 1238, brown morocco binding with painted gold borders and flowerhead, in cloth envelope - 12 x 7.8cm.
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Iran, AH 1238/1822-3 AD
Arabic manuscript on paper, 17ll. of black naskh, gold roundels between verses, gold margins between black rules, ruled outer margin, divisions of text marked marginally in red, sura headings in red on gold cartouches, opening bifolio of text illuminated in gold and colours, previous folios with inscription cartouches and table of contents, final folio with colophon dated Rabi' II 1238, brown morocco binding with painted gold borders and flowerhead, in cloth envelope - 12 x 7.8cm.
See Illustration.
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