Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript

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This Qur’an, which probably dates to fourteenth century Iran, is written in muhaqqaq script, a version practiced at the Ilkhanid court. Each folio has seven lines with interlinear Persian translation in naskhi script and an ornamental medallion on the right-hand side margin of the verso. Every ayat (verse) ends with a round verse marker painted in gold and opaque water colors. These verses 23-28 are from Surah al-A’raf (chapter 7), which guide the believer to observe modesty and be aware of Satan’s beguile

Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

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Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

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