antique-illuminated-manuscript-koran
Lot 373
Antique Illuminated Manuscript Koran
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 19th-early 20th century, source location unknown, (6-3/4 x 4-3/4 in.), tooled leather boards with flap to protect page ends; the writing appears to be calligraphy, each page with additional gilt and red ink embellishments.

Private Collection, North Carolina

Expected handling wear to leather; leaves with appropriate age toning; some smudges to ink. Very good condition.