A beautifully preserved and finely illuminated Quranic juz’ scroll, executed by the accomplished female calligrapher Mayson bint al-Shaikh Khaled al-Atasi al-Humsiyya and dated 1323 AH. The scroll opens with an elaborate illuminated headpiece richly decorated in vibrant lapis blues, gold, and red, featuring intricate geometric and vegetal motifs arranged around a central medallion.
The text is carefully penned in a clear naskh script in black ink with red diacritics and gold rosettes marking the verses. Framing the text throughout are elegant illuminated borders composed of interlacing motifs, gold panels, and polychrome floral elements, demonstrating both mastery of calligraphy and refined manuscript artistry.
The scroll retains its original format with rolled ends and displays a harmonious balance between text and ornament. Works by women calligraphers of this period—particularly from prominent scholarly families such as the Atasi lineage of Homs—are rare and highly sought after.
A superb example of late Ottoman Syrian devotional manuscript tradition, combining impeccable calligraphy with luminous ornamentation and distinguished provenance.
