Lot of 2 Framed 19th C. Illuminated Koran Pages
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Near East, Islamic, ca. 19th century CE. Two illuminated pages from the Koran (Quran) presenting vivid Arabic text in elegant black script with linear borders surrounding the passages/verses an attractive decorative elements. The page on the left includes 8 lines of text, a medallion motif in a panel above delineated in gold, red, and blue, a black and gold border, and an inscription below the border. The page on the right features a colorful illuminated upper panel in ruby red, emerald green, gold, and cobalt blue hues with a text passage in the band below - 6 lines of calligraphic text below this, a decorative ornament to the right that is delineated in the same color palette as the upper panel, and a red, green, and black border. Both pages float upon a fabric mat and are framed under glass. Size: 10.75" W x 8.375" H (27.3 cm x 21.3 cm); 13.8" W x 12.125" H (35.1 cm x 30.8 cm) including frame
Provenance: private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection
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#143968
Near East, Islamic, ca. 19th century CE. Two illuminated pages from the Koran (Quran) presenting vivid Arabic text in elegant black script with linear borders surrounding the passages/verses an attractive decorative elements. The page on the left includes 8 lines of text, a medallion motif in a panel above delineated in gold, red, and blue, a black and gold border, and an inscription below the border. The page on the right features a colorful illuminated upper panel in ruby red, emerald green, gold, and cobalt blue hues with a text passage in the band below - 6 lines of calligraphic text below this, a decorative ornament to the right that is delineated in the same color palette as the upper panel, and a red, green, and black border. Both pages float upon a fabric mat and are framed under glass. Size: 10.75" W x 8.375" H (27.3 cm x 21.3 cm); 13.8" W x 12.125" H (35.1 cm x 30.8 cm) including frame
Provenance: private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#143968
Condition
Pages have not been examined outside the frame, but they appear with expected age wear with tears and losses as shown. Paper shows normal toning and staining commensurate with age. Framed and furnished with a chain for suspension.
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Lot of 2 Framed 19th C. Illuminated Koran Pages
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