16. 16R An illuminated Qur'an, copied by Muhammad Taqi bin Muhammad Qajar Persia, late 18th/early 19th Century Arabic manuscript on paper, 20 lines to the page written in naskhi script in black within gold cloudbands, inner margins ruled in gold, blue and black, marginal commentaries in shikasteh within illuminated cartouches, sura headings in naskhi script in red within illuminated panels, double-page illuminated frontispiece, contemporary lacquer binding with birds perches amidst roses and foliage 130 x 78 mm. Provenance Private collection, France. The manuscript was inspected by Francois Déroche in 2001, according to a letter dated 18th December of that year. Important Notice to Buyers Some countries, e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of works of particular origins. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian), Syrian or Afghan origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid on or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them.