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A Qur'an leaf in Kufic Script on Vellum, Near East or North Africa, 10th century AD
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Ink on Vellum
text: surah al-saba (XXXIV), part of verse 30 to part of verse 33
Arabic manuscript on vellum, 10 lines to the page written in kufic script in brown ink, verse marker in the form of a large red dot surrounded by small blue and red alternating dots, vocalisation in the form of red, blue and green dots, wide outer margins
Arabic manuscript on vellum, 10 lines to the page written in kufic script in brown ink, verse marker in the form of a large red dot surrounded by small blue and red alternating dots, vocalisation in the form of red, blue and green dots, wide outer margins
Condition
In good overall condition, vellum generally clean, ink a little thin, wide outer margins, as viewed.
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"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."