Manuscript Cutting
700-900 (made)
Manuscript leaf from a copy of the Quran, showing part of the surah al-An'am (VI), with verses 54-59 on the recto and verses 59-65 on the verso, ink, gold and colours on parchment, Middle East, 700-900.
Note: transferred to NAL.
Note: transferred to NAL.
Object details
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| Brief description | Manuscript leaf from a copy of the Quran, showing part of the surah al-An'am (VI), with verses 54-59 on the recto and verses 59-65 on the verso, ink, gold and colours on parchment, Middle East, 700-900. Note: transferred to NAL. |
| Gallery label | Jameel Gallery
Leaf from Qur'an Manuscript
Middle East
800-900
By 750, Qur'an manuscripts were written on leaves of parchment that were wider than they were long. This 'horizontal' format probably served to distinguish them from other books. The style of script employed, called Kufic, also had a horizontal emphasis, and a relatively thick nib was used, giving the script a plump appearance. Coloured dots indicated the vowels.
Ink and colours on parchment
Museum no. Circ.161-1951
(2006) |
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| Library number | CIRC.161-1951 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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