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A Six-Leaf Section from a Qur'an in Kufic Script on Vellum, North Africa or Near East, 10th century AD
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- ink on vellum
text: surah al-zariyat (LI), part of verse 19 to surah al-tur (LII), end of verse 37
Arabic manuscript on vellum, 9 lines to the page, written in Kufic script in brown ink, verses separated by small vertical rows of four dashes, vocalisation marked by red, yellow and blue dots, fifth verses marked by small floral illuminations, tenth verses marked by larger quatrefoil motifs in blue, red and yellow, one leaf with a red and yellow surah heading, wide outer margins
Arabic manuscript on vellum, 9 lines to the page, written in Kufic script in brown ink, verses separated by small vertical rows of four dashes, vocalisation marked by red, yellow and blue dots, fifth verses marked by small floral illuminations, tenth verses marked by larger quatrefoil motifs in blue, red and yellow, one leaf with a red and yellow surah heading, wide outer margins
Condition
In good overall condition, slight fading to the ink, although mostly bold on both sides of the vellum, a few minor stains, as viewed.
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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."
"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."