Lot Essay
The interior contains a note in English: "This Coran taken from a Turk on the field of battle after his death. Given to K. George 4th by Monsieur de Narishkian."
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OTTOMAN, 18TH CENTURY
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A TALISMANIC QUR'AN IN A GOLD CASE
OTTOMAN, 18TH CENTURY
Octagonal manuscript on paper, 137ff., each with 27ll. of minute black naskh, red sura headings, waxed cloth binding with green and red foliage, hexagonal gold box with engraved floral sprays, with hinge and clasp and two loops for attachment
1 7/8in. (4.6cm.) across
OTTOMAN, 18TH CENTURY
Octagonal manuscript on paper, 137ff., each with 27ll. of minute black naskh, red sura headings, waxed cloth binding with green and red foliage, hexagonal gold box with engraved floral sprays, with hinge and clasp and two loops for attachment
1 7/8in. (4.6cm.) across
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