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Folio from a Qur'an: Sura 64: mid 9 - begin 14 (recto), Sura 64: begin 14 -18 (verso)
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This is an illuminated folio from a Qur'an with nine lines of Muhaqqaq script to a page. The recto side has an illuminated roundel on the margin indicating the tenth verse of the 64th sura. The chapter heading in thuluth on the verso side belongs to the 65th sura and is written with gilded letters on dark background.
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art
[Sotheby's London 2 May 1977 lot 16] sold to Edwin Binney 3rd 1977 bequest; to Harvard University Art Museums 1985.
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum The Edwin Binney 3rd Collection of Turkish Art at the Harvard Art Museums
Title: Folio from a Qur'an: Sura 64: mid 9 - begin 14 (recto), Sura 64: begin 14 -18 (verso)
Description:
This is an illuminated folio from a Qur'an with nine lines of Muhaqqaq script to a page.
The recto side has an illuminated roundel on the margin indicating the tenth verse of the 64th sura.
The chapter heading in thuluth on the verso side belongs to the 65th sura and is written with gilded letters on dark background.
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