Lot 5 · Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds Including Oriental Rugs and Carpets
Iran, 11Th/Early 12Th Century
AN 'EASTERN' KUFIC QUR'AN SECTION · marked by gold illuminated marginal roundels, one folio with
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- Estimate
- £80,000–£100,000 hammer ≈ $103,479–$129,349
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds Including Oriental Rugs and Carpets, London · 28 October 2020
- Dimensions
- Folio 6 ¾ x 4 ¾in. (17.1 x 11.9cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3595215
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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AN 'EASTERN' KUFIC QUR'AN SECTION, IRAN, 11TH/EARLY 12TH CENTURY. Christie's, 28 Oct 2020, lot 5. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3595215.
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AN 'EASTERN' KUFIC QUR'AN SECTION, IRAN, 11TH/EARLY 12TH CENTURY. Christie's, 28 Oct 2020, lot 5. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3595215.
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From the same sale Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds Including Oriental Rugs and Carpets · Oct 2020
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Caucasus, First Half 19Th Century | A 'dragon' Soumac Carpet | £4,000–£6,000 | |
| North East Caucasus, Circa 1880 | Daghestan Prayer Rug | £2,500–£3,000 | |
| Central Persia, Circa 1900 | A Kashan Silk Souf Rug | £3,500–£5,500 | |
| North Africa or Near East, 9Th Century | A KUFIC QUR'AN FOLIO | £20,000–£30,000 | |
| Central Asia, 10Th Century | A LARGE SAMANID POTTERY BOWL | £80,000–£120,000 | |
| Probably Kairouan, Tunisia, First Half 10Th Century | A KUFIC QUR'AN SECTION | £12,000–£18,000 |