Timurid Qur'an, copied by Mahmoud bin Suleyman, in Arabic, illuminated manuscript on polished paper [Timurid Persia, dated 899 AH (1494 AD)]

Timurid Qur'an, copied by Mahmoud bin Suleyman, in Arabic, illuminated manuscript on polished paper [Timurid Persia, dated 899 AH (1494 AD)]

389 leaves, complete, single column, 13 lines bold black naskh, surah headings in gold thuluth, opening two leaves with striking blue and gilt decorated borders, colophon and final leaf with panels decorated in polychrome arabesque designs with gold, a little faded, gilt roundels decorated with blue and red dots , a few repairs to outer margins, leaves trimmed, a little faded in places but overall very clean and crisp condition, 208 by 140 mm.; contemporary red calf with flap, centrally stamped gilt medallions to upper and lower covers, ruled in blind and gilt, skillfully rebacked and resewn

Provenance: Sotheby's, Oriental Manuscripts and Miniatures sale, 19 October 1994, lot 53, thence to the current owner.

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