Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
Already in the 11th century Qur'anic writing changed from the ceremonial hard to read angular kufic to the cursive scribes' script (naskhi) which is much more legible. A full set of diacritical marks help to vocalize and pronounce the text in the right way.
Artwork Details
- Title: Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
- Date: early 14th century
- Geography: Attributed to Iran or Iraq
- Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
- Dimensions: H. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm)
W. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm) - Classification: Codices
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1957
- Object Number: 57.141
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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