An Illuminated Qur'an Scroll, Persia, Qajar, circa 1800

Arabic manuscript on paper in scroll form, written in fine Ghubari script in black ink on paper, forming calligraphic designs in the form of a trellis with occasional religious phrases, margins ruled in red, blue and gold, headpiece in colours and gold, red morocco leather cover attached at the headpiece

Ex-Collection Cornelius J. Hauk

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