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A Chinese 30th Juz of Qur'an
A Chinese 30th Juz of Qur'an
China, 18th century
Arabic text on paper, composed of 53 papers. Text in broad sini calligraphy in black ink with red diacritics and Sura headings. Folio: 275 X 200 mm; writing box 182 X 124 mm bordered by double red lines. Five lines to the page, arranged in a single column. Double frontispiece (sarlaw) with multicoloured geometric and floral decoration on a gilt background.
27,5 X 20 cm