EditorialQur?an cover, 17th century, Iran, Iran, Leather, exterior: embossed and gilt decoration, interior: filigree and gilt decoration, Overall: 19.4 x 36.2 x .125 cm (7 5/8 x 14 1/4 x 1/8 in.), Closed: 19.4 x 13.0 x .437 cm (7 5/8 x 5 1/8 x 7/16 in.).
EditorialFolios from a Qur'an Manuscript, A.H. 383/A.D. 993, Made in Iran, Isfahan, Ink and gold on paper, 9 7/16 x 13 13/16in. (24 x 35.1cm), Codices, The first centuries in the copying of the Qur?an witnessed a succession of changing styles in the manuscript?...
EditorialTile from a Frieze, 13th century, Attributed to Iran, Kashan, Stonepaste; inglaze painted in blue and turquoise and luster-painted on opaque white glaze, H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm), Ceramics-Tiles, This tile bearing verses from the Qur?an may have once for...
EditorialFolio from a Qur'an Manuscript, first half 10th century, Made in Central or Eastern Islamic Lands, Ink and gold on parchment, H. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm), Codices, This folio features a number of decorative elements that were meant to assist the reader by ren...
EditorialTile, early 14th century, Attributed to Iran, Stonepaste; modeled, inglaze painted in blue and luster-painted on opaque white glaze, H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm), Ceramics-Tiles, Once part of a calligraphic frieze within a tomb or religious structure, this t...
EditorialFolio from a Qur'an Manuscript with Verses from the Surat al-Maryam, 14th century, Made in Egypt or Syria, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, Ht. 13 in. (33 cm), Codices, In these folios from a Mamluk Qur?an manuscript, verses are written in a ...
EditorialBookbinding with Animals in a Landscape, mid-16th century, Made in India, Leather and papier-mach?; painted, gilded, and lacquered, L. 10-1/4 in, Codices, This bookbinding is a rare example surviving from the Akbar period. Although the contents of the ...
EditorialFolio from a Qur'an Manuscript, 15th century, Attributed to Egypt, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, 10 1/8 x 7 1/4 in. (25.7 x 18.4 cm), Codices, In this folio from a Qur?an manuscript, a kufic line in gold leaf indicates the heading of Sura ...
EditorialFolio from a Qur'an Manuscript, probably 9th century, Attributed to Central Islamic Lands, Ink on parchment, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Codices, The tradition of dyed manuscripts developed in Byzantium for making valuable books, such as the Gospels. The t...
EditorialIllustrated Manuscript, dated A.H. 815/ A.D. 1412, Attributed to Iran, Shiraz, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; leather binding, 6 5/16 x 4 1/2in. (16.1 x 11.4cm), Codices, This unidentified manuscript addresses the beliefs and practices of I...
EditorialFolio from a Qur'an Manuscript, 14th century, Attributed to India or Iran, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, 19 1/2 x 14 in. (49.5 x 35.5 cm), Codices, This Qur?an which probably belongs to fourteenth century Iran is written in muhaqqaq script...
EditorialFolio from a Qur'an Manuscript, 14th century, Attributed to India or Iran, Ink on paper, 19 1/2 x 14 in. (49.5 x 35.5 cm), Codices, This Qur?an folio is part of a group of 10, and is written in muhaqqaq script. Each folio has seven lines with interline...
EditorialFolios from a Qur'an Manuscript, A.H. 383/A.D. 993, Made in Iran, Isfahan, Ink and gold on paper, 9 7/16 x 13 13/16in. (24 x 35.1cm), Codices, The first centuries in the copying of the Qur?an witnessed a succession of changing styles in the manuscript?...
EditorialCoin, A.H. 164/A.D. 780, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Gold, Diam. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm), Coins, Issued during the reign of the Abbasid caliph al-Mahdi, this gold dinar was minted in the year A.H. 164 (A.D. 780). The inscription on its obverse proclaims th...