Bifolium from a Qur'an Manuscript
The double folio is from a Qur'an manuscript with three lines in black ink on each page and diagonally arranged interlinear translations in Persian. Kufic calligraphy in red and blue against a background of vegetal scrolls in gold surrounds the text, creating a border, and geometric floral motifs in red, green, blue and gold ornament the corners.
Artwork Details
- Title:Bifolium from a Qur'an Manuscript
- Date:15th century
- Geography:Made in India, probably Gujarat
- Medium:Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
- Dimensions:H. 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm)
W. 14 5/8 in. (37.1 cm) - Classification:Codices
- Credit Line:Rogers Fund, 1962
- Object Number:62.152.8
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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