These are my another set of manuscripts in juz form originated from Etiopia. Its believed to have been
written in 18-19th century. This manuscript is written in Sudanese type
calligraphy in black ink on western paper 11 lines to a page. I still need to do
more research about this type of calligraphy. It looks in between Sudani &
Somali calligraphy but definitely stemmed from Maghribi style. Brown leather binding with a flap.
This set is quite plain compared to my other Etiopian Quran. There is no decoration or illumination on the opening surah.
There are supposed
to have 30 manuscripts ( 30 juzs) for the complete Quran. However I only managed
to acquire 18 manuscripts out of 30. This is a very rare acquisition because we dont see many
Etiopian Quran in the market or in international hands. I am blessed to have
acquired these manuscripts.
Look my other Etiopia Quran for comparison :
Etiopia Quran ( 30 volumes)
Etiopia Quran ( 3 volumes)
Look my other Etiopia Quran for comparison :
Etiopia Quran ( 30 volumes)
Etiopia Quran ( 3 volumes)
Manuscript Specs
Item : Antique Etiopia Quran
Manuscript Content : 18 juzu of Quran
Dim : 18 cm x 13 cm x 2 cm
Date : 18-19th century
Copyist : anonymous
Origin : Etiopia
Calligraphy : Sudani??
Design : Written in Sudani scripts in black
Purchased Price :US
Manuscript Content : 18 juzu of Quran
Dim : 18 cm x 13 cm x 2 cm
Date : 18-19th century
Copyist : anonymous
Origin : Etiopia
Calligraphy : Sudani??
Design : Written in Sudani scripts in black
Purchased Price :US
Yes, very rare to find Ethiopian Qur'an. And I was surprise to find them bound separately according to juz'. just like the Chinese Qur'ans.
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