Bi-folium from a Qur'an Manuscript

11th–12th century

Not on view

The rectangular broken cursive or new style script became popular for Qur'ans from the second half of the 10th century on.

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Title: Bi-folium from a Qur'an Manuscript
Date: 11th–12th century
Geography: Attributed to Egypt
Medium: Ink on paper
Dimensions: H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm)
W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Classification: Codices
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1918
Object Number: 18.26.3
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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