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[RELIGIOUS/OTHER]
[Qur'an]
An illuminated manuscript on paper, India. The first half of the eighteenth century. The Qur'an or Koran is the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be a revelation from God. It is organized into 114 chapters, which consist of verses. In addition to its religious significance, it is widely regarded as the finest work in Arabic literature and has significantly influenced the Arabic language.
- Published
- np. nd. First half of eighteenth century
- Plates
- 2
- Binding/Size
- S=8vo
- Value
- 0-5000
- Published
- np. nd. First half of eighteenth century
- Ref
- 1548
Leaf dimension 184 x 120 mm. Text in Naskhi script in black ink on a single column, 11 lines. 1020 pages, complete. The two first pages are illuminated (sarlaw) in colours and gold. Text within blue and red frame (jadwal). Surah headings in red ink. Some leaves are water-stained. Contemporary red leather binding with flap, gold-tooled covers. The spine is worn and rebacked preserving original backstrip. Many sheets repaired on the edges, not affecting the text. The first two pages are reinforced, restored, and cropped.
