Folio from a Qur'an: Sura 49: mid 15 - begin 16 (recto), Sura 49: 16 (verso)

Unknown artist

9th century

Ink and gold on parchment

Arthur M. Sackler Museum

A page of Arabic calligraphy in dark ink and gold on aged parchment. The text is arranged in horizontal lines with decorative elements and small red and gold circular marks. Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Anonymous Gift in memory of Rudolph Meyer Riefstahl (1880-1936)