Bifolium from a Qur'an Manuscript
The favorite cursive calligraphies for the copying of high quality Qur'an manuscripts both in Egypt and Syria under the Mamluks were called thuluth, muhaqqaq, and rayhan. The latter two, a combination of which is provided by this example, are recognizable for their sharp edges and for the pointed letter ends that run flat just below the line. Seen here is the verso of the second of two conjugate leaves. Its text includes parts of verses 77 to 79 from Sura IX ("of the Immunity").
Artwork Details
- Title: Bifolium from a Qur'an Manuscript
- Date: 15th century
- Geography: Made in Egypt or Syria
- Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
- Dimensions: H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm)
W. 14 in. (35.6 cm) - Classification: Codices
- Credit Line: Gift of Kirkor Minassian, 1919
- Object Number: 19.40.2
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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