Leaf from a Qur’an manuscript, Ottoman, 19th century
Arabic manuscript leaf on paper; naskh script in black ink; gold rosette verse markers; gold
panel marking sura division; tenth verse division written in margin in red ink
Text on recto: Surat 50 (Sura Qaf), verses 34-45; Sura 51 (Surat al-Dhariyat), verses 1-6
Text on verso: Sura 51 (Surat al-Dhariyat), verse 7-approx. verse 25
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2021-02) by Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs.
Circa 1800 - Circa 1900
Accession number: MS 2-2021
Primary reference Number: 281364
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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