Rare Islamic Handwritten Roll Quran from the 1800s, Eastern ...

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£300 - £500

Rare Islamic Handwritten Roll Quran from the 1800s, Eastern Islamic 

This rare 19th-century Roll Quran is a remarkable example of Islamic devotional art and manuscript tradition. Written in elegant Arabic script on a continuous scroll of paper or fine cloth, it was designed for portability and personal use, often carried by travelers or kept for protection and blessings. Measuring several feet in length when unrolled, it features beautifully scribed verses of the Holy Quran, sometimes highlighted with gold or colored inks. Such roll Qurans were often housed in cylindrical cases and are now considered prized collectibles due to their unique form, historical value, and spiritual significance.