Bidspirit auction | A QAJAR ILLUMINATED QUR'AN

A QAJAR ILLUMINATED QUR'AN - Qajar Iran, Ca. 18th - 19th century AD. An Arabic manuscript on paper, 168 leaves, 13 lines to the page written in bold naskh script in alternating red and blue inks, with gold rosettes between verses. Surah headings in white within illuminated panels, text framed within gold and black double rules. Opening bifolio with elaborate gold and polychrome illumination, and further ornamental devices marking divisions of the Qur’anic text throughout. Housed in a striking lacquered binding, the covers and doublures richly painted with floral arrangements within cusped cartouches and decorative borders, in the traditional Kashmiri palette of deep reds, oranges, and blacks on a gilt ground. Spine and edges in black morocco. Size: 180mm x 120mm; Weight: 145g Provenance: Previous property of a UK based Islamic art professional. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.