Qur'an, manuscript on paper, 23ll. of small black naskh, gold circles between verses, gold margin between black rules, red inner and blue outer rule, divisions of text marked marginally in red and gold, sura headings in gold in ruled panels, opening folio with illuminated heading panel, opening bifolio with gold flowering vine painted in the margins and gold clouds between the lines of text, final folio with later inscription dated AH 1244, maroon lacquer binding painted with medallion and borders, India, 17th century - 5¾ x 3¼in. (14.5 x 8cm.)

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Qur'an, manuscript on paper, 23ll. of small black naskh, gold circles between verses, gold margin between black rules, red inner and blue outer rule, divisions of text marked marginally in red and gold, sura headings in gold in ruled panels, opening folio with illuminated heading panel, opening bifolio with gold flowering vine painted in the margins and gold clouds between the lines of text, final folio with later inscription dated AH 1244, maroon lacquer binding painted with medallion and borders, India, 17th century - 5¾ x 3¼in. (14.5 x 8cm.)

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