An illuminated Qur'an juz' (XXVI), Persia, Safavid, 16th century

Arabic manuscript on paper, 17 leaves, 9 lines to the page, written in rayhan script in black ink, 6 surah headings in gold thuluth script within polychrome floral panels, numerous illuminated marginal medallions, opening headpiece in colours and gold composed of interlacing vines and split-palmettes, brown morocco binding with filigree doublures, gilt-stamped boards, with flap

In fair overall condition, binding worn and repaired, minor worm holes, a few marginal splits, some water staining, occasional smudges, calligraphy generally bold, illumination fine, as viewed.
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