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A Qur’an leaf in Kufic script on vellum, North Africa or Near East, 9th century AD
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- ink on parchment
text: surah al-‘imran (III), middle of verse 58 to middle of verse 72
Arabic manuscript on vellum, 17 lines to the page written in Kufic script in black ink, vocalisation in red, verses separated by triangular clusters comprising 6 gold dots, geometric gold 'ashra and khamsa markers
Arabic manuscript on vellum, 17 lines to the page written in Kufic script in black ink, vocalisation in red, verses separated by triangular clusters comprising 6 gold dots, geometric gold 'ashra and khamsa markers
Condition
In fairly good condition, minor stains and small tear to the right hand side border, some rubbing and losses to the ink affecting mainly the verse, but the calligraphy remaining bold, minor holes, as viewed.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Several folios of this Qur'an are now in the Royal Library in Rabat, Morocco (Paris 1999, no.139, p.101, inv.no.12610), whilst another fragment is now in the Kuwait National Museum. Other leaves have been sold at Christie's London, 7 April 2011, lots 1 and 2; photos of other folios are now in the Bergstraesser Archive (Abulhab 2017, p.16-17).