Old illuminated manuscript, Nort-west Africa 17th century

  

Extremely rare Islamic Manuscript in old Arabic, part of a 17th century Koran, most probably from Saadian dynasty, Region of Marrakech, North-West-Africa - dim. Leaves 26 x 20 cm - fully handwritten, fine calligraphy in different colours ink, illuminated with many medaillons and cartouches, on old laid paper - 80 leaves, 160 pages, 19 lines on each pages, with countless yellow and green dots, almost on every page decorations in different geometrical shapes, many contemporary handwritten annotations in the margin of the pages. Many pages loose and frayed, a few seriously damaged with some lost of text. Some parts still attached to the remains of the original spine.

Undated, but most probably early 17th century, Saadian dynasty, current Morocco.. This item is in the category "Antiques\Manuscripts". The seller is "tradetraveler65" and is located in this country: NL. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Date of Publication: 1600
• Type: Illuminated Manuscript
• Place of Publication: Maghreb
• Language: Arabic
• Special Attributes: Signed
• Region: Africa
• Material: Paper
• Subject: Islam
• Original/Facsimile: Original