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Qur'an
manuscript on paper, 15ll. of black naskh, gold rosettes between verses, gold margin between black rules, blue outer rule, blue, gold and white illuminated marginal medallions marking the divisions of text, sura headings in white on gold cartouches in illuminated panels, gold and polychrome illuminated opening bifolio, later maroon morocco binding, (folios loose, some smudging and staining), Safaivid Persia, 16th century - 8¾ x 6in. (22.4 x 15.2cm.)
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manuscript on paper, 15ll. of black naskh, gold rosettes between verses, gold margin between black rules, blue outer rule, blue, gold and white illuminated marginal medallions marking the divisions of text, sura headings in white on gold cartouches in illuminated panels, gold and polychrome illuminated opening bifolio, later maroon morocco binding, (folios loose, some smudging and staining), Safaivid Persia, 16th century - 8¾ x 6in. (22.4 x 15.2cm.)
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