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Small folio. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Leaf decorated opening pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with a Certificate of authentication \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements : Length 12cm x Width 9cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Antiquarian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53260637405520,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/1284\/2064\/files\/IMG_8289.jpg?v=1790341012"},{"product_id":"kashmiri-quran-manuscript-19th-century","title":"Kashmiri Quran Manuscript 19th Century - (Ref:002)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eComplete Quran\u003c\/strong\u003e manuscript was produced in north India with distinct \u003cstrong\u003eKashmiri artwork.\u003c\/strong\u003e It consists of three double pages of \u003cstrong\u003egold leaf illuminated floral designs. Penned\u003c\/strong\u003e in the nastaliq script. 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Opening pages with real gold illumination (now slightly faded). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimension : Length: 13cm Width: 8cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Antiquarian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53366937387344,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/1284\/2064\/files\/IMG_7694.jpg?v=1785955517"},{"product_id":"007","title":"400 Years Old Mughal Gold Quran Manuscript -(Ref:007)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400 years old Mughal Quran manuscript. Real gold illumination throughout with beautiful floral artwork. Ayah separators, Surah markers\/roundels, Surah headings and marginal lines are all gold illuminated. Overall heavily gold illuminated manuscript. Opening pages also beautifully decorated in gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions : Length .16cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 10cm approx\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Antiquarian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53383325057360,"sku":null,"price":7000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/1284\/2064\/files\/IMG_7745.jpg?v=1786296496"},{"product_id":"008","title":"Mughal Prayer Book - (Ref:008)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAround 300 years old Mughal prayer book in beautiful calligraphy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: Length 13cm approx Width: 8.5cm approx\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Antiquarian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53384902607184,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/1284\/2064\/files\/IMG_7764.jpg?v=1786364299"},{"product_id":"009","title":"600 Years Old Gold Timurid Quran Manuscript - (Ref:009)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTimurid Period Quran Manuscript. Possibly Central Asian. Small script with 19 lines to each page. Real gold illumination throughout. Surah headings in gold Thuluth script. Around 600 years old. Missing pages in the beginning and one page at the end. Ayah separators and marginal lines also in gold. Rich marginal notes on Qir'aat (readings of the Quran) present. Thin copy in small script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions : Length 17cm approx Width 12cm approx \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRef:009\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Antiquarian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53384951595344,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/1284\/2064\/files\/IMG_7765.jpg?v=1786365209"},{"product_id":"010","title":"Mughal Quran Manuscript 300 years old","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncomplete Quran manuscript from the Mughal era. Penned in beautiful Naskh script. Around 300 years old. 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Penned in small Naskh script. Origin is most likely Mughal India. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRef:011\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:  Length 23cm approx Width 15cm approx\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Antiquarian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53384996061520,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/1284\/2064\/files\/IMG_7779.jpg?v=1786368578"},{"product_id":"012","title":"Mughal Quran Manuscript  - (Ref:012)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSubstantial Mughal Quran Manuscript. Around 300-400 years old. Origin is most likely Mughal India. Transcribed in Naskh script on hand made paper. Gold margins and aya separators. Surah headings in Thuluth scrript. Content present from Surah 2 upto Surah 83. Most of the content is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDimensions: Length 24cm approx Width 15cm approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentication certificate available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent historic example of a beautifully penned Mughal era Quran manuscript. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery within 7 Days In The UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational Delivery Available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Antiquarian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53388970295632,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/1284\/2064\/files\/IMG_7785.jpg?v=1786448322"},{"product_id":"000","title":"Gold Illuminated Mughal Quran Manuscript 000","description":"\u003cp\u003eLavishly decorated gold Mughal Quran manuscript. Most probably produced in North India for the elite. Penned in beautiful Naskh script. Two Opening pages heavily decorated with distinct Mughal artwork in gold leaf. Surah headings gold plated. Multiple double pages gold illuminated with floral artwork. Restored binding keeping the original look. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Carefully restored. Some age browning throughout. small burn mark on one of the leaves. Otherwise a stunning example from the Mughal period.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements approx: 8cm width - 14.9cm length                                       \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Antiquarian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53582249722192,"sku":null,"price":20000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/1284\/2064\/files\/IMG_8046.jpg?v=1789052707"},{"product_id":"013","title":"Gold Kashmiri Quran Manuscript 013","description":"\u003cp\u003e19th century Kashmiri Quran manuscript. Gold plated throughout. Each verse is decorated with gold outlining. Three double pages of gold illuminated Kashmiri floral artwork. Pocket size manuscript in red leather original binding. Penned in beautiful high quality naskh script. Surah headings in red ink. Most probably produced for an elite member of the society. Late Mughal North India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Slight water stains on the margins (not affecting the text). Age wear to the binding. Overall in good condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize Approx: Length: 16cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth:11cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Antiquarian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53582306836816,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/1284\/2064\/files\/IMG_8330.jpg?v=1790343062"},{"product_id":"paisley-quran","title":"19th Century Kashmiri Paisley Quran Manuscript","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautifully presented 19th-century Kashmiri Qur’an manuscript, handwritten in an elegant naskh script and preserved in an ornate binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe manuscript features three richly illuminated double-page openings, with elaborate decoration in gold and colour. The margins and individual ayah markers are also delicately heightened in gold, demonstrating the fine craftsmanship associated with the Kashmiri manuscript tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOccasional ink smudging, age-related toning and scattered staining are present. The binding remains in good condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use. Overall, the manuscript presents well for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Antiquarian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53687030284624,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/1284\/2064\/files\/IMG_8242.jpg?v=1790254075"},{"product_id":"small-quran-flower","title":"Small Quran Manuscript","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful small-format Qur’an manuscript, dated 1122 AH (1710 CE), handwritten in fine naskh script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMore than 300 years old, the manuscript features richly illuminated opening pages and an ornate binding decorated with floral motifs and Islamic calligraphy. 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Occasional age stains. Opening double pages nicely decorated. Origin possibly Central Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 15cm Wide approx - 26cm Length approx\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Antiquarian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53695695847760,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/1284\/2064\/files\/Subject4.png?v=1790351389"},{"product_id":"mughal-quran-manuscript-ref-0110","title":"Mughal Quran Manuscript Ref:0110","description":"\u003cp\u003e300-400 years old Mughal Quran manuscript from the Indian subcontinent. Penned in beautiful Naskh script. Opening pages decorated with gold leaf. occasional old repairs. Ayah separators and roundels in gold. Each juzz begins in red ink. Sporadic ink smudges very common for such manuscripts. Over an excellent affordable example from the Mughal Empire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 16cm Wide approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25cm Length approx\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Antiquarian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53695780716880,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/1284\/2064\/files\/Subject17.png?v=1790353704"},{"product_id":"600-700-years-old-islamic-fiqh-manuscript","title":"600-700 Years Old Islamic Fiqh Manuscript","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncomplete Islamic jurisprudence manuscript. Visibly old with sporadic waterstains and some age browning. The manuscript addresses Hanafi Fiqh extensively. Excellent antique piece of Islamic history. 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