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Illuminated Qur'an Folio
Ottoman Hijaz, 18th century
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Hijaz Manuscripts · Jeddah · 16 bids
The Story
“A licence to teach — the oldest credential in Islamic scholarship.”
01Origin & making
Asir, Saudi Arabia, 18th century. Written on burnished laid paper with reed pen and iron-gall ink, ruled before a single word was set. Materials: Ink and gold on paper.
02The life of the object
Dated 1281 AH and naming a chain of teachers back seven generations. The witnesses signed in four different inks, meaning the scroll was carried between them over weeks.
03The journey to Arajiz
Preserved in a scholar's family library until 2020. Offered through Hijaz Manuscripts in Jeddah. Our specialists examined material, tooling marks and repair history, and a full condition report accompanies the lot.
Provenance
Made · 18th century
Asir, Saudi Arabia · Ink and gold on paper
Household use · In use
Very good, light patina
Entered the trade · Acquisition
Preserved in a scholar's family library until 2020.
Listed on Arajiz · Today
Hijaz Manuscripts · authenticated with condition report
Specifications
- Origin
- Asir, Saudi Arabia
- Period
- 18th century
- Material
- Ink and gold on paper
- Condition
- Very good, light patina
- Dimensions
- 30 × 19 × 11 cm
- Weight
- 0.40 kg
Trust & Provenance
- Seller verification
- ID & bank verified
- Authentication
- Authenticated by Arajiz
- Certificate
- Digital, included
- Successful sales
- 640
- Member since
- 2020
- Returns
- 14 days
