This is a beautiful old handwritten Quran originated from Kashmir during Mughal era. The first 2 pages , the 2 in the middle & the last 2 pages are heavily illuminated with gold water and various colors. Text written in Naskh within golden border with ornamented gold disc in the margin. Dated 1218 AH ( 1803 CE) copied by Habibullah. The lacquer covers make this Quran even more beautiful.The cover was decorated both externally & internally. Similar Kashmiri covers were sold in Christies's Auction Sale 9547 Lot 793 for USD2397.
Item : A Handwritten Kashmiri Quran
Content : A complete Quran
Dim : 10" x 7" x 1.5"
Date : 1218AH ( 1803 CE).
Copyist : Habibullah
Origin : Kashmir
Calligraphy : Naskh
Design : Text written in Naskh script on Arabic paper with vowel & diacritical signs in black and red. 14 lines per page. Beautiful lacquer covers.
Purchased Price :USD
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