Bifolium from a Qur'an Manuscript

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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.

Bifolium from a Qur'an Manuscript, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

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Bifolium from a Qur'an Manuscript, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Bifolium from a Qur'an Manuscript, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

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