Octagonal Qur'an in a fine Persian lacquer binding
Illuminated miniature octagonal Qur'an.
314 ff., octagonal (75 x 78 mm). Arabic manuscript in minute gilt naskh script on blue paper, 14 lines within octagonal gilt borders, surah headings in red ink on gilt, gold discs between verses. Contemporary Persian lacquer binding with floral decoration to covers (inside and outside). Opening double page, beginning and final double page richly illuminated with gilt and polychrome borders. Stored within a contemporary custom silver case with lockable clasp.
€ 24,000.00
A beautifully illuminated octagonal miniature Qur'an, uncommonly written on dark indigo blue paper. The meticulously hand-painted floral lacquer binding is characteristic of the 19th century Persian style. Stored in a custom-fitted sterling silver case, bottom punched "Silver" and "925", finely wrought with ornamental tendril designs. In excellent condition.