Tuesday, March 25, 2008

19th century copy of the Qur’an from Kashmir

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Illuminated 19th century copy of the Qur’an from Kashmir

This copy of the Holy Qur’an is a fine example of nineteenth century Kashmir manuscript production with strong calligraphy and intricate illumination. With three illuminated double pages, this manuscript is written in an elegant naskhi hand, with a marginal translation and commentary in Persian.



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