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paper

 328 leaves : 263 x 190 (210 x 130) mm, bound to 265 x 190 mm Written in 13 long lines. Written in naskh in black ink; pointed and vocalized; headings in thuluth in gold. Dual-page illuminated first opening in gold with blue (f. 1r-2v); sūrah headings in gold ink lined in black; teardrop, circular, and pointed oval marginal medallions in gold and blue with blue finials; verse endings marked by gold rosettes with blue and orange or red dots; readings in red. Dual page illumination Dual page illumination Example of marginal medallion marking text divisions

Rebound in leather over pasteboard with flap (Type II); the original boards, gold and blind tooled, are incorporated into the new binding; red leather spine; pink paper doublure.

The item is undated, but probably from the 14th or 15th century based on the style.

between 1350 and 1500? Egypt? Presumed to be a gift of David Eugene Smith, 1931-1934 David Eugene Smith collection. Manuscripts, Arabic--New York (State)--New York Codices (bound manuscripts) Illuminations (painting) Manuscripts (documents) Qurʼans Envelope flaps (features)