Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript

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15th century · Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper · Islamic Art

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.

Artist

Unknown

Date

15th century

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1962