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55 - Ottoman Anam-i Sharif, dated 1260 AH (1844 AD) Illuminated m…
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Estimate €3,000 - €4,000
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Ottoman Anam-i Sharif, dated 1260 AH (1844 AD) Illuminated manuscript on paper (15.5 x 10 cm). 189 leaves, apparently complete, single column, 9 lines of black naskh, titles and sura headings in white on a gilt ground, 3 polychrome illuminated headings, 42 hilyehs decorated with illuminated calligraphic panels, plus 22 additional illustrations and diagrams of Islamic iconography, including depictions of Mecca, Medina, the Prophet's footprint, sandal and armour, opening leaf with Allah calligraphic panel and decorative carpet page to last leaf, all enhanced with gold, some later coloured additions, gold-framed leaves, gilt polychrome medallions marking verses throughout text. A few traces of oxidation along the gilt fillets forming tears (now repaired), occasional shifting of the text and a few stains. Bound in contemporary calf, boards edged in gold with painted central panels, rebacked, lined and edges repaired, slightly rubbed. Provenance: Dreweatts, London, 6 December 2017, lot 125.
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About the sale ANA AND JAMES MELIKIAN COLLECTION - PART II
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Auction time 06/21/2026 at 2:00 PM
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