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Bifolium from a Fragmentary Qur'an (fols. 1 and 2), 9th century. Creator: Unknown.

Bifolium from a Fragmentary Qur'an (fols. 1 and 2), 9th century. Creator: Unknown.

3-040-440 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

Bifolium from a Fragmentary Qur'an (fols. 1 and 2), 9th century. Additional Info:This is an illuminated copy of the Koran, Islam's sacred text, which contains revelations recited by the prophet Muhammad (died 632) to the people of Mecca and Medina. Because figurative art is not used in an Islamic religious context, this manuscript relies largely on the decorative properties of Arabic writing for its aesthetic effect.

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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Medium
  1. Pen and ink, gold paint, and tempera colours
Picture Type
  1. Bifolium
  2. Manuscript
Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Islam

Artistic Representations Illuminated Manuscripts

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3295x4960
File Size : 47,881kb

Aliases

  1. 83.MM.118.1
  1. Ms. Ludwig X 1 (1) (83.MM.118)
  1. 1200003749
  1. 3-040-440
  1. 3040440
  1. 83.MM.118.1

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