Description
A good Arabic manuscript of the Holy Koran, from the Safavid period, richly illuminated, the opening pages contain sura headings in gold and silver discs, floral margins in gold and polychrome, the double page supplicatory prayers in rich floral designs, the first two suras written in elegant naskh on gold cloud bands, the borders in lapis, gold and polychrome, the Persian interlinear translation in red, gold shamsas throughout, original lacquer binding with central medallions within calligraphic panels, dated 1126 AH corresponding to 1713/14 AD, all within a leather slip case.
