Bifolium from a Qur'an Manuscript

15th century

Not on view

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

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Provenance

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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