Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
This Qur’an, which probably dates to fourteenth century Iran, is written in muhaqqaq script, a version practiced at the Ilkhanid court. Each folio has seven lines with interlinear Persian translation in naskhi script and an ornamental medallion on the right-hand side margin of the verso. Every ayat (verse) ends with a round verse marker painted in gold and opaque water colors. These verses 23-28 are from Surah al-A’raf (chapter 7), which guide the believer to observe modesty and be aware of Satan’s beguile
Artwork Details
- Title: Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
- Date: 14th century
- Geography: Attributed to India or Iran
- Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
- Dimensions: H. 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm)
W. 14 in. (35.5 cm) - Classification: Codices
- Credit Line: Louis E. and Theresa S. Seley Purchase Fund for Islamic Art, 1979
- Object Number: 1979.295.1
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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