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North Indian Illuminated Calligraphy Qur an Leaf, 18th-19th Century

$575
£435.51
€500.17
CA$805.76
A$876.03
CHF 464.47
MX$10,501.34
NOK 5,903.18
SEK 5,408.12
DKK 3,738.12

About the Item

A single two-sided Qur'an manuscript leaf with beautiful hand inked calligraphy with gilt borders and a gilt cartouche with calligraphic decoration. Northern India late 18th or early 19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 0.001 in (0.03 mm)
  • Style:
    Islamic (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1800
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU803019673602

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