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Manuscript of the Qur'an

Manuscript of the Qur'an

ManuscriptsOttoman19th century

Manuscript of the Qur'an

1853-1854

Description

The colophon of this Qur'an contains the date 1270 H (1853-54). The opening chapters are enclosed within elaborate floral ornament that reflects the widespread popularity of European art in the 19th century. The text is written in naskh. Hizb marks are rendered in red ink in the margins.The pastel flowers in the margins with gold letters indicate the juz' and the flowers without numbers indicate the sajda of the Qur'an.

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Calligraphy; ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper, with leather binding

Culture

Ottoman

Period

Ottoman period

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

19.37 x 12.07 x 2.6 cm (7 5/8 x 4 3/4 x 1 in.)

Provenance

305 folios 1double-page illuminated frontispiece, ff. 3 verso and 4 recto Colophon

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