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A QUR’AN LEAF AND BIFOLIUM IN KUFIC SCRIPT ON VELLUM, NORTH AFRICA OR NEAR EAST, 9TH AND 10TH CENTURY AD |
估價
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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描述
- leaf: 13.5 by 20.6cm.bifolium: 15.3 by 45cm.
text: single leaf: surah al-Ra'd (XIII) middle of v.41 to surah Ibrahim (XIV) end of v.6; surah al-Isra (XVII), middle of v.27 to middle of v.41leaf: Arabic manuscript on vellum, 15 lines to the page written in Kufic script in black ink, diacritics indicated by red and green dots, verses separated by gold half-palmettes, surah headings in gold; bifolium: Arabic manuscript on vellum, 10 lines to the page written in dark brown Kufic script, diacritics indicated in red dots, verses separated by polychrome rosettes, gold and polychrome marginal markers
Condition
In overall good condition, with rubbing and discoloration affecting the recto of both leaves, strains and rubbing, as viewed.
"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."
"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."