A large illuminated Qur'an, Persia, Safavid, early 16th century

Arabic manuscript on paper, 239 leaves, 15 lines to the page, written in naskh script in black ink, verses separated by pointed-blue gold roundels, surah headings in gold and white cursive script amidst foliate scrolls on gold and polychrome illuminated panels, margins ruled in gold and blue, illuminated marginal devices throughout, opening double-page illuminated in colours and gold with surah al-Fatihah and surah al-Baqarah in white script within central cusped medallions, the final three leaves with prayers, in floral lacquer binding with stamped central medallion and cornerpieces, with flap, leather doublures with remnants of filigree decoration at centre and corners, gilt-stamped borders

32 by 21cm.

Condition Report:
In overall good condition, some folios with repairs along edges and at corners, the opening and final folios have been reinforced, some creasing, small areas of scattered wormholing, light staining to the paper, minor areas of darker discolouration and water staining, minor smudging, the illumination is strong, the text is clear and legible, the binding and doublures with small areas of damage, as viewed.