1840 Highly Illuminated Koran Leaf Border Medallion Northern India Kashmir
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for a detailed view. Koran - Kashmir, India This fine leaf is from an excellently preserved, circa 1840 Koran, scribed in Kashmir about the time of Queen Victoria coming to the throne of England (185x125 mm.). Eleven lines of naskh script in a strong hand and on highly burnished paper, which has helped to preserve the manuscript in such a fine state. The layout incorporates the typical marginal devices to which the Kashmir scribes are devoted. Neat gold flo...ral devices embellish the corners of each page. The attractive Sura Headings are in blue and gold. The versoEleven lines of naskh script as above. Condition of this leaf is Fine [F]A Great Gift For Any Manuscript Collector We Now Accept PayPal! We Ship Worldwide. Please Contact Us For a Free Shipping Quote!