Attractive Ottoman Qur'an.

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Attractive Ottoman Qur'an.

Attractive Ottoman Qur'an.

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Stock Code 118908

Ottoman Turkey, dated 1275 AH (1858 AD).

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An attractive Ottoman Qur'an copied in 1275 Hijri. Although there is no scribal attribution, the quality suggests that this manuscript was produced by a student under supervision, learning to master the craft and skill of Qur'anic calligraphy.

Single volume, illuminated manuscript on paper, in Arabic, complete, 307 leaves plus an endpaper at each end, 198 x 125 mm; single column, 15 lines black naskh, verses marked by gilt roundels throughout, text-blocks ruled in gilt, opening two leaves of text with attractively illuminated borders decorated in gilt with green embellishments, some even age-toning, a few scattered smudges, overall attractive and clean condition, contemporary leather binding with flap, some restoration to edges and gilt decorations, an attractive volume.

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