Koran

This Koran is an outstanding example of those produced in either Shumen or Istanbul and decorated in court style with overtones of the Shumen style of decoration. The surah al-Fatihah and first four verses of the surah al-Baqarah are surrounded by saz leaves, ribbons, large bouquets with green leaves and garlands painted predominantly in dark pink on a gold ground. The surah headings on the same page are written inside small oval medallions, and the verse stops and elongated letter sin of the Besmeles are illuminated.Reference: Tanındı, Z., Harmony of Line and Colour, Illuminated Manuscripts Documents and Calligraphy in the Sadberk Hanım Museum Collection, Sadberk Hanım Museum Publication, İstanbul 2019, pp. 132 - 135.