Highly Illuminated Large Arabic Manuscript Koran, Signed And Dated
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:2337 | Subject: Islam |
| Topic: Koran |
HighlyGilt Illuminated Arabic Manuscript. GoldIlluminated Complete Large Size KORAN, 304 leaves (608 pages); size: 18.3 x 24.2cm; 15 lines to a page, in large, clear, elegant and uniform naskhī script, in black ink, on beigepaper. The text is vocalized throughout.There are two handsomely illuminated pages in gold and colors in the beginning andtwo gold illuminated pages at the end. All headings of sūrasare marked by red lines. All verses areseparated by gold d...iscs. All pages areruled in two red lines. The divisions of the Koran are marked with beautiful andcolorful gilt medallions on the margins. There are tens of such divisions. The recitational marks are indicated in red throughout. The Koran ends in du`ā’ al-khatm (prayer forcompleting [the Koran]). It was copied by the master calligrapher al-SayyidMuhammad al-Latīf, one of the studentsof Muhammad al-Shukrī. His calligraphy teacher was Ahmad al-Hifzī. He completed it duringthe Islamic year 1284, corresponding to 1867 AD. Full contemporary moroccan binding, with flab in the traditionalIslamic bookbinding, embossed in arabesque design, a small part of the lower left-handcorner is missing, mirnor smudges, otherwise an excellent Koran. [code:K112] Bids by buyers with 0 feedback will not be accepted. Buyer may return any item for any reason within one week of receipt, if not satisfied. International shipping costs will depend on the buyer's preference. Insurance on all shipments is an additional charge and depends on the amount of insurance desired.
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