Large Illuminated Manuscript Leaf from the Qu'ran
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[QU'RAN ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT LEAF.] Manuscript leaf on paper, having Arabic black script in blocked borders, with larger script in three bands. The first side is illuminated with a gilt band with white script and a blue and white border. The second side has a circular blue and gilt embellishment to the margin. In poor to fair condition. Foxing and toning. The leaf has been repaired or reinforced with strips of paper on both sides, including the first side with strips around the entire perimeter of the blocking, and across one corner. On the other side, small strips of paper are interspersed along the borders, and where text was covered up, it has been re-inked over the strip. Several tears to the bottom of the leaf.
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Large Illuminated Manuscript Leaf from the Qu'ran
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