Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets

Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets

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A large illuminated Qur'an, Persia, Safavid, early 16th century

Auction Closed

October 27, 03:41 PM GMT

Estimate

50,000 - 70,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Arabic manuscript on paper, 239 leaves, 15 lines to the page, written in naskh script in black ink, verses separated by pointed-blue gold roundels, surah headings in gold and white cursive script amidst foliate scrolls on gold and polychrome illuminated panels, margins ruled in gold and blue, illuminated marginal devices throughout, opening double-page illuminated in colours and gold with surah al-Fatihah and surah al-Baqarah in white script within central cusped medallions, the final three leaves with prayers, in floral lacquer binding with stamped central medallion and cornerpieces, with flap, leather doublures with remnants of filigree decoration at centre and corners, gilt-stamped borders


32 by 21cm.

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Ex-collection Georges de Bouteiller, French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia (1967-75). 
Ex-private collection, France.