IM-8517: ONE attractive leaf from an Arabic manuscript dated 1247 AH (c. 1831 AD) that contained Sufic writings - including extracts from the Koran, the 99 names of Allah, and various Prayers and Religious Instruction. This leaf is written and illuminated by hand on fine polished paper on both sides of each page.

This leaf is genuine and original (not a reproduction), and is in very nice condition as seen in the photos. There is some age toning and wear to the leaf - this is expected, and quite consistent with its age and use. There is one small hole in the bottom gold border – in no way detracting from the beauty of this leaf.

This leaf measures 170 x 115 mm and has Arabic calligraphy in a very fine and bold nashki script. The text is vocalized and is contained within gold borders.

“For Islam, calligraphy is the queen of the arts. Everything is subservient to the Word. The best artists became adept not in reproducing, say, the human form or landscape, but rather in illuminating God’s Word” (Smithsonian Book of Books, p.52).

This leaf will arrive to you with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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