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A Qur'an bifolium and a Qur'an leaf in muhaqqaq script on paper, ANATOLIA OR CENTRAL ASIA, circa 1300-1350
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
Text: Sura 'Abasa (lxxx), vv.11-18; 29-34 and Surat at-Takwir (LXXXI)
Both the bifolium and individual leaf with 3 lines per page written in strong muhaqqaq script in black ink on cream paper, interlinear Persian translation written diagonally in small black naskhi script, single verse divisions marked with bold gold florets decorated in green and red
Both the bifolium and individual leaf with 3 lines per page written in strong muhaqqaq script in black ink on cream paper, interlinear Persian translation written diagonally in small black naskhi script, single verse divisions marked with bold gold florets decorated in green and red
Provenance
Formerly in the Kelekian and Riefstahl Collections
Catalogue Note
These leaves are from a well-known Qur'an thought to be of Anatolian or Central Asian origin. The best-known leaves are distinctive for their fine (added) border illumination and extracts from the hadith written in red and blue kufic (see lot 21in this sale).
Other leaves from this Qur'an, without the added border, have been sold in these rooms, 3rd May 2001, lots 9-10; 22nd April 1999, lot 11 (a section of twelve leaves); 11th October 1991, lot 895; 23rd May 1986, lot 263; 20th November 1986, lot 297; 15th April 1985, lot 73 and in Christie's London, 19th April 1999, lot 16 (a section of twelve leaves).
Other leaves from this Qur'an, without the added border, have been sold in these rooms, 3rd May 2001, lots 9-10; 22nd April 1999, lot 11 (a section of twelve leaves); 11th October 1991, lot 895; 23rd May 1986, lot 263; 20th November 1986, lot 297; 15th April 1985, lot 73 and in Christie's London, 19th April 1999, lot 16 (a section of twelve leaves).