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Page from a Manuscript of the Qur'an (68:29-43; 68:43-52, 69:1-4)second half of 8th century-early 9th century

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Manuscript leaf with Kufic Arabic script in dark brown ink on aged cream parchment, with small red diacritical dots and a horizontal geometric band dividing the text

Unknown, Page from a Manuscript of the Qur'an (68:29-43; 68:43-52, 69:1-4), second half of 8th century-early 9th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Madina Collection of Islamic Art, gift of Camilla Chandler Frost, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Page from a Manuscript of the Qur'an (68:29-43; 68:43-52, 69:1-4)
Place Made
Arabia
Date Made
second half of 8th century-early 9th century
Medium
Ink, colors, and gold on parchment
Dimensions
Folio, overall: 6 7/8 x 9 5/8 in. (17.46 x 24.45 cm); Text block: 6 7/8 x 9 1/4 in. (17.46 x 23.5 cm)
Credit Line
The Madina Collection of Islamic Art, gift of Camilla Chandler Frost
Accession Number
M.2002.1.374
Classification
Manuscripts
Collecting Area
Art of the Middle East: Islamic