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An illuminated Qur'an with depictions of Mecca and Medina on the opening spread

Amin al Salahi

The Khalili Collections

The Khalili Collections

An illuminated Qur'an with depictions of Mecca and Medina on the opening spread copied by Muhammad Amin al-Salahi Turkey, dated Shawwal 1211 (April 1797) 305 folios; 15.7x11cm illuminated opening spread with depictions of the two holy sanctuaries; illuminated colophon; surah heading and marginal devices throughout; brown morocco binding with gold-painted motifs, with flap; text block edges painted with a design in two tones of gold

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  • Title: An illuminated Qur'an with depictions of Mecca and Medina on the opening spread
  • Creator: Amin al Salahi
  • Type: ARTWORK
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