Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE PERSIAN SAFAVID ILLUMINATED QURAN

ANTIQUE PERSIAN SAFAVID ILLUMINATED QURAN BOOK - An antique Persian Quran. Safavid dynasty, ca. late 18th century. Arabic manuscript on paper, approximately 200 pages, 14 lines to the page, written in naskh in black ink, ruled in black and red. Features many marginal notations. Illuminated frontispiece. Bound in lacquered stenciled wood board of floral design, has leather spine. Keywords: Islamic Religious Art, Arabic Calligraphy, Antiquarian, Librarian, Collectibles, Books, Publications, Antiques, Illustration. Dimensions 8 1/2 x 13 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good condition, consistent with age and use. The surface shows light wear, including minor scuffs, small chips, and staining. Some pages have tiers. Please refer to the photos. Sold as Is