Two Ottoman Qur'an Juz', Turkey, 17th century

Arabic manuscripts on cream paper, each juz' with 20 leaves, 11 lines to the page, opening double page with the first, sixth and final line written in bold muhaqqaq script in gold, other pages with these lines in black, 8 lines written in smaller naskhi script in black ink, verses separated by gold florets with blue dots, seal impressions to flyleaves and last page, in contemporary brown morocco bindings with foliate-stamped central cartouches with gilt borders, with later marbled box

Formerly in the possession of Cte. Chandon de Briailles.

In good overall condition, some rubbing to the bindings, one juz' binding with small loss to the spine, the other binding front splitting in one corner, some repairs to the lower margins, occasional very minor smudging, script strong and bold, as viewed.
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With a waqf seal of Sinan [Pasha], Governor of Egypt, dated A.H. 980/A.D. 1572-3.