Qur'an juz', manuscript on paper, 5ll. black sini, red trefoil motifs between verses, double red ruled margin, marginal notes, sura headings in red on blue or yellow panels, marginal medallion in red and yellow marking divisions of text, opening and final bifolio with polychrome illumination, brown morocco binding and flap with stamped decoration, green cloth doublures with cut paper design, (some staining and smudging, light wear to binding), China, 18th/19th century - 10¼ x 7in. (26 x 17.9cm.)

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Qur'an juz', manuscript on paper, 5ll. black sini, red trefoil motifs between verses, double red ruled margin, marginal notes, sura headings in red on blue or yellow panels, marginal medallion in red and yellow marking divisions of text, opening and final bifolio with polychrome illumination, brown morocco binding and flap with stamped decoration, green cloth doublures with cut paper design, (some staining and smudging, light wear to binding), China, 18th/19th century - 10¼ x 7in. (26 x 17.9cm.)
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