COLLECTION NAME:
Pages from the Past
Record
Identifier:
exws_pages_b01_item07
Title:
Koran manuscript leaf
Date:
Approximately 1100
Description:
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.
Dimensions:
4 x 6 in. (10.5 x 15 cm)
Subject:
Qur'an--Manuscripts
Subject:
Detached leaves
Location:
Mashad (Iran)
Century:
Twelfth century
Collection:
Pages from the Past
Type:
Text
File Format:
image/jp2
Source:
Z4 .P33x. Pages from the past : original leaves from rare books and manuscripts. Western Michigan University Special Collections
Publisher:
Western Michigan University
Access Rights:
This book is in the public domain. Western Michigan University holds the right to the image and reproduction. The images that are provided here are for non-profit, educational use only. For all other uses please contact Special Collections, Western Michigan University.
Digital Date:
2018