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Qur’an Manuscript Folio
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The text includes verses from the 39th chapter of the Qur’an, "Surah al-Zumar." The Arabic text is written in Rayhani script, one of the six official scripts of Perso-Arabic calligraphy, and ornamented with red, blue, and gold rosettes. There is a red, blue, and gold roundel in the border on the verso (front).
| Artist / Maker | Egypt, Mamluk sultanate (1250–1517) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1300s |
| Culture / Origin | Egypt, Mamluk sultanate (1250–1517) |
| Medium | ink, gold, and colors on paper |
| Dimensions | Sheet: 41.2 x 32.4 cm (16 1/4 x 12 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Type | Drawing |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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