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A Highly Illuminated and Gilt, Islamic Munuscript Old
Currency:USD
Category:Collectibles
Start Price:125.00 USD
Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
0.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2020 Apr 23 @ 15:00UTC-4 : AST/EDT
DEMO LOT
A Highly Illuminated and Gilt, Islamic Munuscript Old Hilya A Highly Illuminated and Gilt, Stunning, Beautiful Old Hilya. All hand painted with natural dies and 24 carrot gold.Here is a definition of a hilya: The hilya or "adornment" is a calligraphic portrayal of the Prophet Muhammad according to a traditional Arabic account of his physical appearance. This brief description, most commonly in the version of Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law `Ali, begins with a simple and straightforward physical description, stressing his normal yet highly attractive appearance. It then moves into impressions of his character and his charismatic personality. This remarkable example of Islamic art indicates one way in which believers approach the Muhammad of faith. As an artistic creation, it is a calligraphic icon that represents the physical person of the Prophet without crossing over into a visual portrait. Many Muslims used this artifact as a devotional aid.Typically, the description of Muhammad is contained within a main circular disk that is the heart of the composition, which frequently has a slim lunar crescent surrounding the circle, recalling the description of the Prophet as the primordial light of the world. Four smaller disks containing the names of Muhammad's principal successors remind the viewer of the role of tradition in transmitting his legacy. In a section at the top in large letters are the words "In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate," the phrase that begins nearly every section of the Qur'an. Highlighted below the text is a phrase from the Qur'an in which God announces the universal role of Muhammad: "Truly, you are great in character" (Qur'an 68:4). The framing of this description by God’s words, proclaiming the cosmic role of the Prophet, signals the unique spiritual position that Muhammad holds. The section at the bottom of the composition contains the portion of the hilya text that spills over from the disk above, followed by prayers and blessings on the Prophet, together with the signature of the calligrapher. The calligraphy of the Arabic text follows the classical naskh and thuluth styles, with long and graceful lines.Text of this particular hilya, which we are offering for sale:Top section, which is written in thuluth script, reads: "In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate" Middle section, which is written in naskhi script, reads: "It is reported on the authority of `Ali, may God be pleased with him, when he used to describe the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, he said: "He was not excessively tall nor overly short, but was of medium stature among the people. His hair was neither short and curly nor long and thin. He was a strong man, but not stout or fat. His face was entirely white and round, and he had intensely black eyes and long eyelashes. He was big in the shoulders and back. He was not hairy except on his chest, and he had hard hands and feet. When he walked, he pulled himself forward as though he were walking downhill, and when he turned, he turned his whole body. Between his shoulder blades was the seal of prophecy, for he is the Seal of the Prophets."The four corner circle of this section read: Abu Bakr (upper right), `Umar (upper left), `Uthman (lower right), and `Ali (lower left). They are the names of the first four Caliphs or successors to the Prophet Muhammad, i.e., Each disk contains in small letters the blessing, “May God be pleased with him.Lower section, where the first line is in thuluth script, the rest is in naskhi script. The first line reads: "Truly, you are great in character" (Qur'an 68:4). Followed by seven diagonal lines which read: He was the most generous of men in his heart, the most truthful of them in speech, the mildest of them in temper, and the noblest of them in descent. Anyone who saw him immediately felt awe, and anyone who partook of his knowledge loved him. He said this about him: I have never seen anyone like him, either before or after him. May God bless him and grant him peace. The last horizontal line reads: It is written by the insignificant, sinful, worshipper of God Ahmad, may God forgive his sins, wipe out his shortcomings. Amen.The hilys is written on a thick paper board. The hilya measures: 10 x 16.5 inches. Please note the festivity of color and design in this piece. It is one of the most colorfully pleasing to the eye.
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| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
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New York Sales Tax |
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Infinite |
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