An illuminated miniature Qur'an in safina form, Persia, Zand, 18th century
Auction Closed
October 26, 12:30 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Arabic manuscript on paper, 484 leaves, 14 lines to the page written in naskh in black ink, the word Allah written in red, verses separated by gold roundels, ruled in gold, blue and black, surah headings in gold, f.1b-3a with illuminated floral margins framing text, two further double pages within text and final page with illuminated margins, in floral lacquer binding, leather doublures
9.7 by 5.6cm.
Manuscripts in safina form from the Safavid, Zand and Qajar periods most commonly comprise prayer books and poetic texts, such as a contemporaneous prayer book that sold in these rooms, 31 March 2021, lot 23. It is very rare, however, to find a manuscript of the Qur’an written in this format such as the present example.
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