Ancient Manuscript Review 134 : Antique Ottoman Prayer Manuscript ( 18th Century)

This is a small 18th Century CE Ottoman prayer manuscript consists of selective Quranic chapters, talismanic verses and some beautifully calligraphed. Borders gilded in gold. Bought from Istanbul.

Codicology

Title Page : Nil

Content    : Prayers

Date         : 18th Century CE

Copyist    : Anonymous

Patron      : Nil

Origin      : Turkey

Place acquired : Istanbul

Illuminations :

Calligraphy :Naskh & Thuluth scripts

Number of lines : varies

Inks          : Main text in black. Some key words in red.

Punctuation: Diacritical marks in black

Frame       :  Gold frame

History of Manuscript :

Number of folios : 50 ff

Support of writing : polished paper

Gatherings : N/A

Catchwords :Nil

Dimensions : 13.0 cm x 9.5 cm

Binding   :Brown leather covers

Estimated Market Price :

Purchased Price : USD

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