Leaves from a Koran
Manuscript
15th century (made)
15th century (made)
| Place of origin |
19 leaves
Decoration: Chapter headings in gold and other colours.
In Arabic.
Layout: Written in 11 lines.
The binding of the manuscript which enclosed this Koran has survived and corresponds to 1070A-1869 (upper cover) and 1070C-1869 (lower cover), also in the National Art Library collection at the V&A.
Decoration: Chapter headings in gold and other colours.
In Arabic.
Layout: Written in 11 lines.
The binding of the manuscript which enclosed this Koran has survived and corresponds to 1070A-1869 (upper cover) and 1070C-1869 (lower cover), also in the National Art Library collection at the V&A.
Object details
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| Title | Leaves from a Koran |
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| Brief description | Manuscript, leaves from a Koran, Egypt (probably Cairo), 15th century. |
| Physical description | 19 leaves Decoration: Chapter headings in gold and other colours. In Arabic. Layout: Written in 11 lines. The binding of the manuscript which enclosed this Koran has survived and corresponds to 1070A-1869 (upper cover) and 1070C-1869 (lower cover), also in the National Art Library collection at the V&A. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Gallery label | Qur'an Leaves
Egypt, probably Cairo
1400-1500
Mamluk patrons began to commision enormous Wur'an manuscripts in the 14th century, following an Iranian precedent. These leaves are from the second-largest known. They are from the end of the manuscript, where the surahs, or chapters, are relatively short. As a result, there are one or more illuminated headings on every page.
Ink, colours and gold on paper |
| Object history | Acquired in 1869. |
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| Collection | |
| Library number | MSL/1869/7217 |
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| Record created | July 13, 2023 |
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