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Qur’an Manuscript Folio (verso)
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This page features the last eight verses of the <em>Sura al-Sad</em> (named for the Arabic letter <em>sad</em>) and the opening verses of the <em>Sura al-Zumar</em> (the Companies). The latter begins: The sending down of the Book is from God the All-mighty, the All-wise. We have sent down to thee the Book with the truth; so worship God, making thy religion His sincerely.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, 9th–10th century |
|---|---|
| Date | 800s–900s |
| Culture / Origin | Iran or Iraq, Abbasid period, 9th–10th century |
| Medium | ink, gold, and color on parchment |
| Dimensions | Sheet: 18.4 x 26 cm (7 1/4 x 10 1/4 in.); Text area: 12.7 x 20.3 cm (5 x 8 in.) |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Type | Calligraphy |
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