Excellent fast service. This beautiful object arrived very speedily and in perfect condition thanks to careful packing.
Ver traduzidoUnknown - Qur'an - Herat - 1460
N.º 87106103
Qur'an - Herat - Timurid - AD1460. This manuscript bi-folio, is from a Koran scribed shortly after Shah Rukh’s reign at a time of great political turmoil. It was relatively small for ease of carriage, thus was most likely for private use. Sadly the Qur'an had been badly damaged with most of the manuscript beyond repair. We have done what we can to rescue some of the Holy scripture.
The bi-folio is from Chapter 6 of the Quran, Al-An'am (Cattle) v93-99, which explains the Fate of the Wicked and God's Power of Creation. Each leaf each contain 14 lines of evenly spaced and elegant Naskhi script in black ink and in an educated calligraphic hand. Multiple free-hand 'aya' in a simple gold spiral mark out the many verses on both leaves. Each leaf has a single marginal, the left in in blue and the right in gold. Diacritical advisory script marks in red providing the reader with devotional guidance. The folios are each fully framed in gold and blue lines.
The condition is very good for its age, with minimal thinning and only some devotional use (page turning). There is a crease to the right leaf (see image 4d). However, given its age and the general condition of the Qur'an from which this was rescued, it is in pretty good shape.
This is a rare item dating from around the time of the fall of Constantinople to Islam in 1453.
Please note that shipping costs are not solely the cost of the postal delivery service itself. Included within the shipping price is the work undertaken to prepare the article, for photography, for uploading to Catawiki, for preparation and packaging the article securely and for transporting the article to the postal delivery agent for processing.
Also, please consider when bidding on this lot that this artwork is shipped from the UK. Import duties will now have to be paid by the recipient to the Postal Service when the parcel arrives in your country. This will likely vary between 5% and 20% of the sale price depending on your country's Import Rate, so please check this if you are concerned. This is a Tax collected on behalf of your Government and is not an additional fee charged by us.
Qur'an - Herat - Timurid - AD1460. This manuscript bi-folio, is from a Koran scribed shortly after Shah Rukh’s reign at a time of great political turmoil. It was relatively small for ease of carriage, thus was most likely for private use. Sadly the Qur'an had been badly damaged with most of the manuscript beyond repair. We have done what we can to rescue some of the Holy scripture.
The bi-folio is from Chapter 6 of the Quran, Al-An'am (Cattle) v93-99, which explains the Fate of the Wicked and God's Power of Creation. Each leaf each contain 14 lines of evenly spaced and elegant Naskhi script in black ink and in an educated calligraphic hand. Multiple free-hand 'aya' in a simple gold spiral mark out the many verses on both leaves. Each leaf has a single marginal, the left in in blue and the right in gold. Diacritical advisory script marks in red providing the reader with devotional guidance. The folios are each fully framed in gold and blue lines.
The condition is very good for its age, with minimal thinning and only some devotional use (page turning). There is a crease to the right leaf (see image 4d). However, given its age and the general condition of the Qur'an from which this was rescued, it is in pretty good shape.
This is a rare item dating from around the time of the fall of Constantinople to Islam in 1453.
Please note that shipping costs are not solely the cost of the postal delivery service itself. Included within the shipping price is the work undertaken to prepare the article, for photography, for uploading to Catawiki, for preparation and packaging the article securely and for transporting the article to the postal delivery agent for processing.
Also, please consider when bidding on this lot that this artwork is shipped from the UK. Import duties will now have to be paid by the recipient to the Postal Service when the parcel arrives in your country. This will likely vary between 5% and 20% of the sale price depending on your country's Import Rate, so please check this if you are concerned. This is a Tax collected on behalf of your Government and is not an additional fee charged by us.
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Very good
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Lovely 19th century manuscript miniature that arrived early, and nicely mounted with a bibliographical note. A very fine seller that I return to bid and buy from often. Thank you.
Ver traduzidoItem as described. Quick dispatch. Good communication. Couldn't be any happier. (Have to pay taxes and customs now - but that was clearly stated, foreseeable and not the sellers fault. Damned Brexit!)
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Exceptional seller, fine manuscript leaves, securely packed and shipped promptly. Much appreciated. Thanks very much.
Ver traduzidoSent promptly and well packed. Exactly as described. An excellent seller.
Ver traduzidoThank you Colin.
Sent promptly and well packed. Exactly as described. An excellent seller.
Ver traduzidoA superb manuscript. Congratulations Colin. Kind regards.
Beautiful, highly illuminated leaf from this wonderful seller. Thank you.
Ver traduzidoExcellent seller with a fine inventory; ships quickly, securely, tracked and signed. Bid with confidence.
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perfect
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Fine seller, lovely miniature, nicely mounted with a bibliographical description of the leaf. Thank you.
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Ver traduzidoOne of the items arived broken but seller offered me a discount without me asking for it. Nor provide evidence of the broken item. Trustworthy seller.
Ver traduzidooggetto conforme alla descrizione e spedizione super veloce
Ver traduzidoExcellent. We are pleased you received it in good time and condition. Kind regards.
Impeccable Très satisfait
Ver traduzidoExcellent. Nous aimons entendre des commentaires selon lesquels nos acheteurs sont ravis.
Fine manuscript miniature, securely packed and shipped promptly. Thank you.
Ver traduzidoSuper tout c'est bien déroulé de l enchère a la reception.
Ver traduzidogoed ontvangen mooi object vr.gr. Eric Dhaen België
Ver traduzidoFast delivery, good and safety packaging!
Ver traduzidoBeautiful 👍👍 best regards from Germany
Ver traduzidoIsn’t she. So glad you have her. Many thanks.
Outstanding. Quick, perfectly packaged, and exactly as expected.
Ver traduzidoGreat seller , answered some questions I had and delivered my item quick.
Ver traduzidoThanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. Kind regards.
Another fine miniature from this excellent seller. Shipped quickly, packed securely, and nicely mounted. Thank you.
Ver traduzidoWith our pleasure. Thank you for your purchase.
The art piece came damaged unfortunately. The glass from the front was broken. I recommend the seller to send it with Fan Courier or other high quality postal services. However, I really like it.
Ver traduzidoI am so sorry. However, I am pleased you like the work.
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Excellent fast service. This beautiful object arrived very speedily and in perfect condition thanks to careful packing.
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