£3,000 - £5,000
Rare Handwritten Kufic Roll Quran on Vellum Early Eastern Islamic Manuscript
A rare, handwritten Kufic roll Qur’an on vellum (parchment), executed in the bold, angular early Islamic script associated with the first centuries of Qur’anic calligraphy.
The text is laid out in a continuous scroll format for portable devotional use, the vellum carefully prepared and burnished, with dark brown/black carbon ink forming thick horizontal strokes and upright verticals characteristic of Kufic.
Vowel and reading aids appear as occasional red diacritical dots, with simple verse separators punctuating the flow; headings and spacing are discreet, keeping the austere beauty of the script foremost. The roll format—uncommon compared to codex Qur’ans—speaks to personal recitation, travel, and protective use, while the choice of vellum underscores durability and prestige.
Age-appropriate signs of use such as gentle toning, creases from rolling, minor edge fraying, and isolated worm-tracks attest to authentic antiquity and devotional handling, making this an exceptionally desirable and culturally important manuscript artifact.
Size : 2.5 inches in W
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