19th Century Scroll Quran with Ornamental Script, Islamic Ea...

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19th Century Scroll Quran with Ornamental Script, Islamic Eastern

This exquisite 19th-century Roll Quran is a rare and unique devotional artifact, crafted in an unusual scroll format instead of the traditional bound manuscript. Handwritten in fine Naskh or Nastaliq script, the text flows continuously along a narrow, elongated strip of paper or parchment, often several meters long. Such scroll Qurans were primarily used for protection, recitation, or talismanic purposes and were typically carried by travelers or worn close to the body in special cases or pouches. The delicate calligraphy is frequently enhanced with gold detailing, colored borders, and intricate floral or geometric motifs, reflecting the deep reverence for the sacred text. These scrolls were meticulously crafted by skilled scribes and artists, and surviving examples are extremely scarce today—making them highly prized by collectors and scholars for their artistic beauty and spiritual significance.