Ancient Manuscript Review 105 : Antique Etiopia Quran ( 18th Century CE)

 

 

This is truly a beautiful handwritten Quran originated from Etiopia. Its believed to have been written in 18-19th century. This manuscript is written in Naskh type calligraphy in black ink on western paper 15 lines to a page. Brown leather binding with a flap. 

The manuscript which contains the opening Surah Al Fatihah has the first 4 pages beautifully decorated. This is only half of Quran.

No date but it is estimated written in 18-19th century. There are about 22 pages with beautiful ornaments in margins.

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 this beautiful manuscript.
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Codicology

Title Page : Nil

Content    :First half of Quran

Date         : 18th Century CE

Copyist    : Anonymous

Patron      : Nil

Origin      : Harra Etiopia

Place acquired : Etiopia

Illuminations : First 4 pages with colorful illuminations. 22 pages with ornaments in margin

Calligraphy : Naskh

Number of lines :15

Inks          : Main text in black with diacritical marks in red

Punctuation: yellow circle to separate between verses.

Frame       :  Nil

History of Manuscript :

Number of folios : 131 ff

Support of writing : Western paper

Gatherings :13 quinon + 1 f

Catchwords :first word on subsequent page in bottom left of recto

Dimensions : 33.0 cm x 25.0 cm

Binding   :Brown leather with flap

Estimated Market Price :

Purchased Price : USD

Remarks : One of the best and beautiful Etiopia Quran I have ever seen.