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Qur'an Manuscript

late 18th–early 19th century
Not on view
The lavish illumination found at the opening to nine of the suras, or chapters, of this Qur'an (al-Fatiha, al-Ma'ida, Yunus, Bani Isra'il, al-Shu'ara, Qaf, al- Falaq, and al-Nas) is in a blue and gold palette that is characteristic of the production of Kashmir.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Qur'an Manuscript
  • Date: late 18th–early 19th century
  • Geography: Attributed to India, Kashmir
  • Medium: Ink, gold, and lapis on paper; leather binding
  • Dimensions: H. 6 3/4 in.
    W. 4 5/8 in.
    D. 2 1/4 in.
  • Classification: Codices
  • Credit Line: Louis E. and Theresa S. Seley Purchase Fund for Islamic Art, 2009
  • Object Number: 2009.294
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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