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This is a blog of my personal collections. The purpose of this blog is to educate myself and public in regards to antiquities especially related to religion and calligraphy. I welcome everyone to input their feedback in this blog which they think would be helpful. I do not watermark the photos in this blog so everyone is free to use them as long as they are not used for illegal and unethical reasons. I appreciate if you could notify me if you plan to use any of the photos here. Enjoy browsing!!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Ancient Manuscript Review 15 : Antique Indian Quran ( 200 years old)







This is a small size Indian handwritten Quran. The first 2 pages are decorated with gold water & blue marble. In addition to that, there are 7 stages ( Manzil) of Quran where the pages are decorated with gold floral motives. This is the first time I have seen such Quran and I am so pleased to have acquired it. This Quran is complete and in an excellent condition.
Manuscript Specs

Item : A Handwritten Indian Quran
Content : A complete Quran
Dim : 5.5" x 4" x 1"
Date : undated ( probably 200 years old)
Copyist : anonymous
Origin : India
Calligraphy : Naskh
Design : Text written in Naskh script on crispy paper with vowel & diacritical signs in black and red. 19 lines per page. First 2 pages and 7 bifolium were decorated with beautiful floral motive gold water. Leather cover was not original.
Purchased Price :USD

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