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Collections

Juz' (Section) of a Manuscript of the Qur'an (juz' 28 of 30)15th century

Not on view
Illuminated manuscript opening with two pages of Arabic calligraphy in black and gold ink, ruled borders in gold and black, with decorative medallions in the margins
Dark brown leather book binding with a diagonal fore-edge flap closure, featuring gilt border tooling and a central medallion ornament with raised decorative elements; worn and scuffed surface throughout.
Title
Juz' (Section) of a Manuscript of the Qur'an (juz' 28 of 30)
Culture
Mamluk
Place Made
Egypt or Syria
Date Made
15th century
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions
10 1/4 x 7 in. (26.00 x 17.80 cm)
Credit Line
The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection, gift of Joan Palevsky
Accession Number
M.73.5.602
Classification
Manuscripts
Collecting Area
Art of the Middle East: Islamic
Selected Bibliography
  • Pal, Pratapaditya, ed. Islamic Art: The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection. Los Angeles: Museum Associates, 1973.