Lot 13
Lot 13
A PINK QUR'AN FOLIO

SPAIN, 13TH CENTURY

Price Realised GBP 9,375
Estimate
GBP 6,000 - GBP 8,000
Closed: 7 Apr 2021
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A PINK QUR'AN FOLIO

SPAIN, 13TH CENTURY

Price Realised GBP 9,375
Closed: 7 Apr 2021
Price Realised GBP 9,375
Closed: 7 Apr 2021
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Qur'an XXVI, sura al-shu'ara, vv.29-34 (part), Arabic manuscript on pink paper, 5ll. of sepia maghribi, diacritics in gold, shadda and sukkun in blue, hamza marked by yellow and green dots, gold and black roundel verse markers, recto with a large roundel marking 'ashr in gold and a rectangular illuminated marginal marker outlined by bands of geometric strapwork, the upper margin with punched inventory inscription, overall good condition
Folio 12 x 914in. (30.4 x 23.3cm.)

Provenance
Anon. sale, Christie's London, 9 October 2014, lot 22
Special notice
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
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