An Illuminated Islamic Prayer Book with Red Leather Binding,...

Hammer

£300

An Illuminated Islamic Prayer Book with Red Leather Binding, 18th–19th Century.

An Islamic prayer manuscript from the 18th to 19th century, presented in an elongated format and housed within a deep red leather binding. The interior is meticulously penned in black and red ink, with accent passages in vibrant blue, set within ruled panels and margins. Several pages feature ornate gold illumination, particularly at chapter headings and section breaks

Approximately 25 x 14cm

Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London collector.