Bidspirit auction | A RARE PERSIAN PRAYER SCROLL,

A RARE PERSIAN PRAYER SCROLL, 18/19TH CEN, VERY LONG - A rare and incredibly long text of the Quran or Persian prayer scroll reaching the astonishing length of 13 feet (over four meters). A very small script handwritten on thin paper probably of Samarkand origin. The name of the calligrapher is hard to read but it appears to be Ibn Hajji. The scroll is rolled very tightly. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not ship in-house. A list of recommended shippers will be provided. Dimensions: L: Approx. 13 feet; W: 3 inches, (396.2 x 7.6 cm.) Condition: Some small tears and old repairs in places. Text well preserved throughout. Expected yellowing of paper due to age.