AN ILLUMINATED QUR’AN JUZ (XXIX), COPIED BY ZAYN AL-‘ABIDIN B. MUHAMMAD AL-KATIB, PERSIA, AQQOYUNLU, DATED 888 AH/1483 AD
AN ILLUMINATED QUR’AN JUZ (XXIX), COPIED BY ZAYN AL-‘ABIDIN B. MUHAMMAD AL-KATIB, PERSIA, AQQOYUNLU, DATED 888 AH/1483 AD
surah al-Mulk (LXVII) v.1 to surah al-Mursalat (LXXVII), v.50
Arabic manuscript on paper, 28 leaves, 7 lines to the page, the first and seventh line in black muhaqqaq, the fourth line in gold thuluth and the remaining lines in black naskh, ruled in gold and black, verses separated by gold and blue rosettes, polychrome and gold teardrop marginal verse markers, 9 surah headings in gold thuluth outlined in black against a ground filled with polychrome and gold interlacing scrolls withing a cartouche outlined in blue, f.1a with an inscription in gold, f.1b and f.2a with a polychrome and gold frame, f.28a with the colophon written within clouds, in brown stamped leather binding with a central almond-shaped medallion
text panel: 24.6 by 19.3cm.
leaf: 36 by 28.8cm.
Condition Report:
The margins have been cropped and there are traces of restorations affecting mainly the lower side of the manuscript, various stains and traces of dump, some rubbing and smudges, minor holes, f.1a with creases and losses to the ink which makes part of the text illegible, the opening bifolio in overall good condition, the lower corners of the pages restored, smudging and losses to the ink and gold, the associated binding restored and with minor scratches, as viewed
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
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AN ILLUMINATED QUR’AN JUZ (XXIX), COPIED BY ZAYN AL-‘ABIDIN B. MUHAMMAD AL-KATIB, PERSIA, AQQOYUNLU, DATED 888 AH/1483 AD
surah al-Mulk (LXVII) v.1 to surah al-Mursalat (LXXVII), v.50
Arabic manuscript on paper, 28 leaves, 7 lines to the page, the first and seventh line in black muhaqqaq, the fourth line in gold thuluth and the remaining lines in black naskh, ruled in gold and black, verses separated by gold and blue rosettes, polychrome and gold teardrop marginal verse markers, 9 surah headings in gold thuluth outlined in black against a ground filled with polychrome and gold interlacing scrolls withing a cartouche outlined in blue, f.1a with an inscription in gold, f.1b and f.2a with a polychrome and gold frame, f.28a with the colophon written within clouds, in brown stamped leather binding with a central almond-shaped medallion
text panel: 24.6 by 19.3cm.
leaf: 36 by 28.8cm.
Condition Report:
The margins have been cropped and there are traces of restorations affecting mainly the lower side of the manuscript, various stains and traces of dump, some rubbing and smudges, minor holes, f.1a with creases and losses to the ink which makes part of the text illegible, the opening bifolio in overall good condition, the lower corners of the pages restored, smudging and losses to the ink and gold, the associated binding restored and with minor scratches, as viewed
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
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