Illuminated Tafsir Leaves in Arabic/Persian.:
Four large illuminated Tafsir al-Qur’an manuscript paper leaves, c. 18th-19th century. Each white/cream thin paper leaf has text on both sides and measures 18 6/16″ x 12 6/16″. The primary text is written on a buff-colored background within a rectangular gilt, green, blue, and red border, and consists of eight gilt-bordered lines of Arabic script in black, with interlinear Persian translations in red beneath. The perimeter of the leaves is ruled in linear gilt and red and three sides. The margins contain diagonal commentary script in black, and a single red letter in a blue, red, and gilt decorative round device. Overall the leaves are in very good condition, with some light soiling. Two leaves have several areas of light spotting/foxing. Two have faint dampstains. One has a slight crease and an approximately 1/2″ tear at the top. Three leaves are uniformly framed, the fourth unframed but frame (without glass) is present.
