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Qur'an Manuscript

late 9th–early 10th century
Not on view
This is the second volume of a thirty-part Qur’an meant to be read over the course of a month. It is typical of early Qur’ans, but includes some embellishments not found in earlier, more austere copies, such as red vowel marks, rosettes every ten verses, and double-page illuminations at the beginning and end of the book. These compositions in gold are important precursors to what would evolve into a major aspect of Qur’an decoration.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Qur'an Manuscript
  • Date: late 9th–early 10th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Syria or Iraq
  • Medium: Main support: ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on parchment; Binding: leather; tooled
  • Dimensions: H. 4 in. (10.2 cm)
    W. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
  • Classification: Codices
  • Credit Line: Gift of Philip Hofer, 1937
  • Object Number: 37.142
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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