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Qur’an Section by Unknown artist

Qur’an Section

11th century

ink, opaque watercolour, and gold on paper

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An open manuscript page displays ornate Arabic calligraphy in black ink with red accents, framed by intricate gold and blue geometric borders and decorative motifs. Qur’an Section, Chapter 79, Al-Nazi‘at (Those Who Drag Forth): verses 2–8; Chapter 84, Al-Inshiqaq (The Sundering): verses 24–25, Iran, 11th century Accession number: AKM261

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manuscript calligraphy symmetrical balance centered composition decorative borders flattened picture plane arabic script geometric patterns illumination ornamentation manuscript illumination sand

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