Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript

Unknown

14th century · Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper · Islamic Art

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 75-81of this folio belong to the tenth section of Surah al-A’raf (chapter 7), which gives the account of Prophet Salih and Lot. The marginal medallion on the verso is employed for ornamental purpose.

Artist

Unknown

Date

14th century

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Louis E. and Theresa S. Seley Purchase Fund for Islamic Art, 1979