Manuscript
Page
Koran
NEP17.1
From: Near East
Curatorial Section: Near Eastern
Object Number | NEP17.1 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Near East |
Date Made | 16th Century |
Section | Near Eastern |
Materials | Paper | Ink |
Technique | Illumination |
Iconography | Koran |
Description | Two Illuminated leaves of the Koran. On each of these folios is the first surah of the Qur'an , the recitation of which forms a prominent part of daily worship. While these folios appear to be frontispieces, their backs are untouched, making it unlikely they were ever included in a codex. |
Length | 40.64 Measurement Unit Not Provided |
Width | 25.4 Measurement Unit Not Provided |
Credit Line | Gift of H. Khan Monif, 1928 |
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