Koran manuscript leaf

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Notes:

A leaf from a Koran Manuscript in Cufic characters. This leaf is thought to be from 12th century; though it isn't dated. The style of the calligraphy suggests it could be from Mashad (Persia), although its origins could be in Arabia or Egypt. A few leaves from this manuscript are in Boston, in the Oriental Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts.

Data Provider:

Western Michigan University. Libraries

Collection:

Pages from the Past

Place:

Mashad (Iran)

Subject Topic:

Qur'an--Manuscripts and Detached leaves

Rights:

The digital version is available for education use under ‘Fair Use’ guidelines. For additional permission and further information contact the WMU Libraries: lib-dc@wmich.edu

URL:

https://luna.library.wmich.edu/luna/servlet/detail/wmich~4~4~7~159845