A Large Qur'an Folio

Qur'an CIV, sura humaza , vv.1-3, Arabic manuscript on paper with 4ll. of gold muhaqqaq outlined in a gold, silver and black ink, with gold and polychrome rosette verse markers using an abjad system of letters, sura heading in black kufic outlined in gold set within an gold and polychrome illuminated panel on a ground of scrolling arabesques bordered by gold strapwork and issuing gold and polychrome marginal ansa medallion, backed on plain paper.

Estimate:$66,151.15

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