Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript

14th century
Not on view
This Qur’an which probably belongs to fourteenth century Iran is written in muhaqqaq script. Each folio has seven lines with interlinear Persian translation in naskhi script. The verses 86-89 from Surah al-A’raf (chapter 7) have an ornamental medallion on the left- hand side of the recto marking the end of section (juz’) 11.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 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: 1979.295.7
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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