
One Leaf of a 27 Leaf Section from a Gargantuan 12th century Abbasid (their capital was Baghdad in modern-day Iraq) Qur’an, fully illuminated and written by hand. A very recent acquisition, and the oldest Middle Eastern manuscript now in my possession. [3024 x4032]
by Meepers100
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Nice calligraphy! I wonder if you trace other leaves out there in museums and markets.
I would like to be the next owner of this leaflet of Abbasid Quran…
I love illuminated manuscripts. Being a proficient ancient scribe was a real talent.