Qur’an Leaf in Eastern Kufic Script

Unrecorded Iranian makers, 11th century

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Qur’an Leaf in Eastern Kufic Script, 11th century. Ink, opaque watercolors and gold on paper.

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Ink, opaque watercolors and gold on paper · 31.1 × 18.6 cm · Art Institute of Chicago

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Museum title: Qur'an leaf in Eastern Kufic script
Artist: Iran
Date: 11th century
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolors and gold on paper
Dimensions: 31.1 × 18.6 cm (12 1/4 × 7 15/16 in.)
Credit line: Gift of Logan-Patten-Ryerson Collection
Image license: CC0 1.0 · Public domain
Museum record: Art Institute of Chicago

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