Lot 136
  • 136

A Qur'an leaf in kufic script

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • 9th century
  • ink on vellum

Condition

In fairly good overall condition, a few small nibbles to leaf edges, repair to upper corners, ink bold on both sides, as viewed.
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Catalogue Note

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Qur'an, surah al-hashr, (LIX), verses 3-6