Tiny Leaf-Shaped Pages: A 16th-Century Miniature Qur’an

 

🍃 A Holy Qur'an designed in the shape of a leaf. Mughal Empire period, Agra, 16th century.

Crafted during the Mughal Empire, this remarkable manuscript Qur'an is uniquely shaped like a leaf. The delicate gold floral illumination along the borders and the perfectly balanced… pic.twitter.com/3SLalzv5tw

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 What we know about this masterpiece:

• It dates from the Mughal period and was made in India – representing the highest level of craftsmanship of that age.

• It is written in ghurab script – meaning extremely tiny writing.

• The text is illuminated with golden floral decor.

• The pages are cut in the shape of leaves – a very rare feature for a book.

• The binding style is Safina.

• It is believed to be in a private collection.

• The last time it appeared publicly, at auction, it was offered for £35,000 (approx. USD 44,500).