Islamic Art and Fine Objects
Lot 1:
Description
Three North African pages from a dispersed manuscript of the Qur’an written in Maghribi script on vellum, attributed to North Africa or Andalusia. The text is executed in a bold Maghribi script using dark brown ink, featuring characteristic elongated horizontal strokes and deep, rounded curves. The calligraphy is accented with colorful vocalization marks in red, blue, and yellow. Decorative elements include verse markers and medallions rendered in gold leaf and polychrome pigments. The text contains passages from Surah Ta-Ha, detailing the narrative of Moses.
24.5 x 22cm
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