Gold Illuminated Koran Manuscript Leaf India Kashmir Sura Gold & Polychrome Sura
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for a detailed view. This leaf is from an Indian Kashmiri Koran, on paper, scribed circa 1830 (233x144 mm.). The simple, but dignified, strong format of thirteen lines of text in neskh script with thick gold margins is embellished by very fine elaborate marginal devices marking divisions of text. Sura headings are in gold and blue cartouche form, with white thuluth descriptions. Gold roundels mark verses. The verso thirteen lines if text in neskh script wit...h thick gold margins. Many authorities consider 19th century Islamic manuscript work to be as good as any produced at the height of the Safavid period that is acclaimed as the best. This manuscript proves the point. A Great Gift For Any Manuscript Collector We Now Accept PayPal! We Ship Worldwide. Please Contact Us For a Free Shipping Quote!