A Qur'an leaf in eastern Kufic script on paper, Persia,...
text: Qur;an, surah al-Anfal (VIII), middle of verse 29 to middle of verse 36
Arabic manuscript on paper, 11 lines to the page written in eastern Kufic in black ink, diacritics in red, verses separated by gold rosettes, khams marked by an illuminated marginal teardrop medallion, 'ashr marked by an illuminated marginal roundel
26.1 by 18.5cm.
Condition Report:
The text remains clear and legible. As shown in the illustration, there are some scuffs, small tears and small losses to the edges of the leaf, and areas of discolouration, mainly to the margins. Verso with two areas of tape residue causing discolouration to the recto. As viewed.
Provenance:
Sotheby's, London, 15 October 1984, lot 221
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text: Qur;an, surah al-Anfal (VIII), middle of verse 29 to middle of verse 36
Arabic manuscript on paper, 11 lines to the page written in eastern Kufic in black ink, diacritics in red, verses separated by gold rosettes, khams marked by an illuminated marginal teardrop medallion, 'ashr marked by an illuminated marginal roundel
26.1 by 18.5cm.
Condition Report:
The text remains clear and legible. As shown in the illustration, there are some scuffs, small tears and small losses to the edges of the leaf, and areas of discolouration, mainly to the margins. Verso with two areas of tape residue causing discolouration to the recto. As viewed.
Provenance:
Sotheby's, London, 15 October 1984, lot 221
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