Early Islamic Period

Figure 5
Page from a Manuscript of the Qur’an
Tunisia, probably Qairawan, early tenth century
Gold and red ink on parchment dyed blue
11 1/8 x 14 3/4 in. (28.5 x 37.5 cm)
Purchased with funds provided by the Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection, gift of Joan Palevsky
M.86.196

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