Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript

15th century

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In this folio from a Qur’an manuscript, a kufic line in gold leaf indicates the heading of Sura 10 (Sura Yunus) and the number of verses (109), while verses are written with a black ink in naskhi script. The end of a verse is marked by three gold reversed commas.

The styles of script are indicative of Mamluk Qur’an production in 15th century Egypt.

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Title: Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
Date: 15th century
Geography: Attributed to Egypt
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions: H. 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm)
W. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Classification: Codices
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1962
Object Number: 62.152.5
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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