Five early 15th century leaves with later archaistic illustrations , probably from the Zubdat al-Tawarikh al-Basunghur , 34ll. of black naskh in six columns, red ruled divisions and margins, headings in larger red script across two columns, two folios with 16th century Bukhara archaistic miniatures , the remainder with similar later illustrations, applied margins, (some staining and wear) - approx. 15 x 11in. (38 x 28cm.); six similar leaves , 30 ll. of naskh in six columns, archaistic miniatures, remargined - 13¾ x 11½in. (32.5 x 29.3cm.); another similar 14th century style, 15ll. of brown naskh - 10 x 7in. (25.5 x x17.8cm.); and a Qur'an folio 15ll. of black naskh on gold panels, Persia, 18th century - 12 x 7in. (30.5 x 17.8cm.) See illustration for one (13)
Five early 15th century leaves with later archaistic illustrations , probably from the Zubdat al-Tawarikh al-Basunghur , 34ll. of black naskh in six columns, red ruled divisions and margins, headings in larger red script across two columns, two folios with 16th century Bukhara archaistic miniatures , the remainder with similar later illustrations, applied margins, (some staining and wear) - approx. 15 x 11in. (38 x 28cm.); six similar leaves , 30 ll. of naskh in six columns, archaistic miniatures, remargined - 13¾ x 11½in. (32.5 x 29.3cm.); another similar 14th century style, 15ll. of brown naskh - 10 x 7in. (25.5 x x17.8cm.); and a Qur'an folio 15ll. of black naskh on gold panels, Persia, 18th century - 12 x 7in. (30.5 x 17.8cm.) See illustration for one (13)
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