Aspire Auctions
March 2004 Fine Art & Antiques Auction
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| 109. Qur'ran Manuscript Leaf, c. 10th Century
This leaf from the Qur'ran, the sacred Islamic Qur'anic text of the prophet Mohammad, is written in bold Kufic in brown ink with headings and vowel pointing in red on cream-colored vellum. It also has some numbers penciled in the upper margin. Adheared to white backing and matted. Leaf measures apprx 7" x 9". Paper size is apprx 11" x 14". The Qur'an is a compilation of writings by Mohammed and is used as the Muslim bible. 300/500 Sold $299.00 back to catalog |
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