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Illuminated Manuscript of Collection of prayers for the Prophet Muhammad, The right side of a double page composition featuring t

This is a leaf from anelegantly penned and illuminated copy of the well-known collection of prayers for the prophet Muhammad entitled DalÄÊ¾il al-khayrÄt and composed by Muá¸¥ammad al-JazÅ«lÄ« (d.877 AH / 1472 CE). Written on paper in Turkish naskh script, this prayer book was probably made in the 11th AH / 17th CE century. It contains an illustration featuring the mosque compound in Medina with the tombs of Muhammad, AbÅ« Bakr and Ê¿Uma See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Art Museum website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=30971. This is a leaf from anelegantly penned and illuminated copy of the well-known collection of prayers for the prophet Muhammad entitled DalÄÊ¾il al-khayrÄt and composed by Muá¸¥ammad al-JazÅ«lÄ« (d.877 AH / 1472 CE). Written on paper in Turkish naskh script, this prayer book was probably made in the 11th AH / 17th CE century. It contains an illustration featuring the mosque compound in Medina with the tombs of Muhammad, AbÅ« Bakr and Ê¿Uma See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Art Museum website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=30971

Illuminated Manuscript Walters Art Museum Ms. W.559, fol. 3a

The incipit page from an illuminated codex of the Koran (Qurâ€™an) with Persian interlinear translation, executed in 723 AH / 1323 CE by MubÄrakshÄh ibn Quá¹b, one of the six pupils of the famed calligrapher YÄqÅ«t al-MustaÊ¿á¹£imÄ« (d. 698 AH / 1298 CE). See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Art Museum website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=38669. The incipit page from an illuminated codex of the Koran (Qurâ€™an) with Persian interlinear translation, executed in 723 AH / 1323 CE by MubÄrakshÄh ibn Quá¹b, one of the six pupils of the famed calligrapher YÄqÅ«t al-MustaÊ¿á¹£imÄ« (d. 698 AH / 1298 CE). See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Art Museum website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=38669

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Arrangement of Pen Ink and Book. Arrangement of Pen Ink and Book

Muslim rosary beads

Muslim rosary beads, isolated on a white background

Illuminated Manuscript of a Gloss on a Commentary on the Koran, Illuminated opening page with a rectangular headpiece, Walters Ar

A gloss (á¸¥Äshiyah) by KemalpaÅŸazade (d. 940 AH / 1533 CE) on the commentary on the Koran (Qurâ€™an) composed by Ê¿Abd AllÄh al-Bayá¸awÄ« (d. ca. 685 AH / 1286 CE) and entitled AnwÄr al-tanzÄ«l. Transcribed in 966 AH / 1558 CE, this elegant copy was made from the author's holograph by Ê¿UthmÄn ibn Maná¹£Å«r. This is the decorated incipit page with a rectangular headpiece carrying the doxological formula (basmalah) written in white tawqÄ«Ê¿ script on gold background. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Art Museum website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=2150. A gloss (á¸¥Äshiyah) by KemalpaÅŸazade (d. 940 AH / 1533 CE) on the commentary on the Koran (Qurâ€™an) composed by Ê¿Abd AllÄh al-Bayá¸awÄ« (d. ca. 685 AH / 1286 CE) and entitled AnwÄr al-tanzÄ«l. Transcribed in 966 AH / 1558 CE, this elegant copy was made from the author's holograph by Ê¿UthmÄn ibn Maná¹£Å«r. This is the decorated incipit page with a rectangular headpiece carrying the doxological formula (basmalah) written in white tawqÄ«Ê¿ script on gold background. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Art Museum website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=2150

Illuminated Manuscript Koran, The left side of a double page of a table of divination (bibliomancy or tafa'ul), Wa

An illuminated large size copy of the Koran (Qur'an) produced in the 11th century AH / 17th CE in Iran. Apart from using a number of scripts, such as naskh, muá¸¥aqqaq and tawqÄ«Ê¿, this codex features six pairs of decorated pages, two illuminated headpieces, as well as illuminated chapter headings, cloud-bands, and marginal decoration. The black morocco binding has a central piece in the form of a diamond with pendants on four sides. The inner covers, having a traditional dentelle decoration, features text from the "the verse of the throne" (Äyat al-kursÄ«), which is inscribed in the outer frame. The left side of a table of divination (bibliomancy or tafa'ul) in Arabic executed in tawqÄ«Ê¿ and Persian in nastaÊ¿lÄ«q scripts. An illuminated large size copy of the Koran (Qur'an) produced in the 11th century AH / 17th CE in Iran. Apart from using a number of scripts, such as naskh, muá¸¥aqqaq and tawqÄ«Ê¿, this codex features six pairs of decorated pages, two illuminated headpieces, as well as illuminated chapter headings, cloud-bands, and marginal decoration. The black morocco binding has a central piece in the form of a diamond with pendants on four sides. The inner covers, having a traditional dentelle decoration, features text from the "the verse of the throne" (Äyat al-kursÄ«), which is inscribed in the outer frame. The left side of a table of divination (bibliomancy or tafa'ul) in Arabic executed in tawqÄ«Ê¿ and Persian in nastaÊ¿lÄ«q scripts.

Koran, Text page with illuminated heading for chapter 7 of the Qur'an, Walters Manuscript W.552, fol. 32b

This horizontal-format manuscript on parchment is an illuminated fragment of the Qur'an, covering chapter 6 (SÅ«rat al-anÊ¿Äm), the end of verse 54, through chapter 9 (SÅ«rat al-tawbah), verse 79. The fragment probably dates to the third century AH / ninth CE. The text is written in an Early Abbasid (Kufic) script in dark brown ink and vocalized with red dots. Chapter headings are in gold ink, and verse markers in the shape of a stylized letter hÄ' and rosettes with colored dots indicate groups of five and ten verses. The green goatskin binding with gold-painted central floral design and cornerpieces is thirteenth century AH / nineteenth CE or later. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Museum Website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=1528. This horizontal-format manuscript on parchment is an illuminated fragment of the Qur'an, covering chapter 6 (SÅ«rat al-anÊ¿Äm), the end of verse 54, through chapter 9 (SÅ«rat al-tawbah), verse 79. The fragment probably dates to the third century AH / ninth CE. The text is written in an Early Abbasid (Kufic) script in dark brown ink and vocalized with red dots. Chapter headings are in gold ink, and verse markers in the shape of a stylized letter hÄ' and rosettes with colored dots indicate groups of five and ten verses. The green goatskin binding with gold-painted central floral design and cornerpieces is thirteenth century AH / nineteenth CE or later. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Museum Website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=1528

Set of vector borders with floral elements

Set of vector borders with floral elements. Vector illustration.

Illuminated Manuscript Koran, Walters Art Museum Ms. W.562, fol. 13a

A leaf from an elegantly calligraphed and illuminated large codex containing a part of the Qur'an with the suras 78 through 114 and executed probably in Iran in the 9th AH / 15th CE century. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Art Museum website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=40834. A leaf from an elegantly calligraphed and illuminated large codex containing a part of the Qur'an with the suras 78 through 114 and executed probably in Iran in the 9th AH / 15th CE century. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Art Museum website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=40834

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A old and battered book

Arabic writings

Middle east city - arabic words on a wall. Middle east city - arabic words on a wall

Illuminated Manuscript Collected works (Kulliyat), Walters Art Museum Ms. 617, fol. 74a

An illuminated and illustrated copy of the collected works of Sa`di (d.691/1292) (KullÄ«yÄt-i SaÊ¿dÄ«) containing, among others, his GulistÄn and BustÄn. The present manuscript was penned by an anonymous calligrapher in Shiraz (Iran) in 934 AH / 1527 CE. SaÊ¿dÄ« in KÄshghar meets a youth who takes Arabic lessons from the teacher. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Art Museum website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=22469. An illuminated and illustrated copy of the collected works of Sa`di (d.691/1292) (KullÄ«yÄt-i SaÊ¿dÄ«) containing, among others, his GulistÄn and BustÄn. The present manuscript was penned by an anonymous calligrapher in Shiraz (Iran) in 934 AH / 1527 CE. SaÊ¿dÄ« in KÄshghar meets a youth who takes Arabic lessons from the teacher. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Art Museum website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=22469

Illuminated Manuscript Koran, Binding, Walters Art Museum Ms. W.552, Lower board outside

This horizontal-format manuscript on parchment is an illuminated fragment of the Qur'an, covering chapter 6 (SÅ«rat al-anÊ¿Äm), the end of verse 54, through chapter 9 (SÅ«rat al-tawbah), verse 79. The fragment probably dates to the third century AH / ninth CE. The text is written in an Early Abbasid (Kufic) script in dark brown ink and vocalized with red dots. Chapter headings are in gold ink, and verse markers in the shape of a stylized letter hÄ' and rosettes with colored dots indicate groups of five and ten verses. The green goatskin binding with gold-painted central floral design and cornerpieces is thirteenth century AH / nineteenth CE or later. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Museum Website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=1528. This horizontal-format manuscript on parchment is an illuminated fragment of the Qur'an, covering chapter 6 (SÅ«rat al-anÊ¿Äm), the end of verse 54, through chapter 9 (SÅ«rat al-tawbah), verse 79. The fragment probably dates to the third century AH / ninth CE. The text is written in an Early Abbasid (Kufic) script in dark brown ink and vocalized with red dots. Chapter headings are in gold ink, and verse markers in the shape of a stylized letter hÄ' and rosettes with colored dots indicate groups of five and ten verses. The green goatskin binding with gold-painted central floral design and cornerpieces is thirteenth century AH / nineteenth CE or later. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Museum Website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=1528

Illuminated Manuscript Koran, Walters Art Museum Ms. W.552, fol. 2a

This horizontal-format manuscript on parchment is an illuminated fragment of the Qur'an, covering chapter 6 (SÅ«rat al-anÊ¿Äm), the end of verse 54, through chapter 9 (SÅ«rat al-tawbah), verse 79. The fragment probably dates to the third century AH / ninth CE. The text is written in an Early Abbasid (Kufic) script in dark brown ink and vocalized with red dots. Chapter headings are in gold ink, and verse markers in the shape of a stylized letter hÄ' and rosettes with colored dots indicate groups of five and ten verses. The green goatskin binding with gold-painted central floral design and cornerpieces is thirteenth century AH / nineteenth CE or later. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Museum Website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=1528. This horizontal-format manuscript on parchment is an illuminated fragment of the Qur'an, covering chapter 6 (SÅ«rat al-anÊ¿Äm), the end of verse 54, through chapter 9 (SÅ«rat al-tawbah), verse 79. The fragment probably dates to the third century AH / ninth CE. The text is written in an Early Abbasid (Kufic) script in dark brown ink and vocalized with red dots. Chapter headings are in gold ink, and verse markers in the shape of a stylized letter hÄ' and rosettes with colored dots indicate groups of five and ten verses. The green goatskin binding with gold-painted central floral design and cornerpieces is thirteenth century AH / nineteenth CE or later. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Museum Website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=1528

Mosque

Inside the Islamic mosque building

Illuminated Manuscript Koran, The left side of a double-page illuminated frontispiece, Walters Art Museum Ms. W.569, fol. 2a

An illuminated large size copy of the Koran (Qur'an) produced in the 11th century AH / 17th CE in Iran. Apart from using a number of scripts, such as naskh, muá¸¥aqqaq and tawqÄ«Ê¿, this codex features six pairs of decorated pages, two illuminated headpieces, as well as illuminated chapter headings, cloud-bands, and marginal decoration. The black morocco binding has a central piece in the form of a diamond with pendants on four sides. The inner covers, having a traditional dentelle decoration, features text from the "the verse of the throne" (Äyat al-kursÄ«), which is inscribed in the outer frame. The left side of a double-page illuminated frontispiece with inscriptions in gold tawqÄ«Ê¿. An illuminated large size copy of the Koran (Qur'an) produced in the 11th century AH / 17th CE in Iran. Apart from using a number of scripts, such as naskh, muá¸¥aqqaq and tawqÄ«Ê¿, this codex features six pairs of decorated pages, two illuminated headpieces, as well as illuminated chapter headings, cloud-bands, and marginal decoration. The black morocco binding has a central piece in the form of a diamond with pendants on four sides. The inner covers, having a traditional dentelle decoration, features text from the "the verse of the throne" (Äyat al-kursÄ«), which is inscribed in the outer frame. The left side of a double-page illuminated frontispiece with inscriptions in gold tawqÄ«Ê¿

Illuminated Manuscript Koran, Walters Art Museum ms. W.567, fol.1b

A small size illuminated copy of the Koran (QurÊ¾an), complete in one volume. It was executed in Iran by an anonymous scribe probably in 1230 AH / 1814-5 CE and is enclosed in lacquer covers. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Art Museum website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=30819. A small size illuminated copy of the Koran (QurÊ¾an), complete in one volume. It was executed in Iran by an anonymous scribe probably in 1230 AH / 1814-5 CE and is enclosed in lacquer covers. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Art Museum website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=30819

Illuminated Manuscript Koran, Binding, Walters Art Museum Ms. W.552, Upper board outside

This horizontal-format manuscript on parchment is an illuminated fragment of the Qur'an, covering chapter 6 (SÅ«rat al-anÊ¿Äm), the end of verse 54, through chapter 9 (SÅ«rat al-tawbah), verse 79. The fragment probably dates to the third century AH / ninth CE. The text is written in an Early Abbasid (Kufic) script in dark brown ink and vocalized with red dots. Chapter headings are in gold ink, and verse markers in the shape of a stylized letter hÄ' and rosettes with colored dots indicate groups of five and ten verses. The green goatskin binding with gold-painted central floral design and cornerpieces is thirteenth century AH / nineteenth CE or later. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Museum Website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=1528. This horizontal-format manuscript on parchment is an illuminated fragment of the Qur'an, covering chapter 6 (SÅ«rat al-anÊ¿Äm), the end of verse 54, through chapter 9 (SÅ«rat al-tawbah), verse 79. The fragment probably dates to the third century AH / ninth CE. The text is written in an Early Abbasid (Kufic) script in dark brown ink and vocalized with red dots. Chapter headings are in gold ink, and verse markers in the shape of a stylized letter hÄ' and rosettes with colored dots indicate groups of five and ten verses. The green goatskin binding with gold-painted central floral design and cornerpieces is thirteenth century AH / nineteenth CE or later. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Museum Website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=1528

Illuminated Manuscript Koran, The right side of a double-page illumination, Walters Art Museum Ms. W.577, fol.1b

A complete illuminated copy of the Koran (Qur'an) penned in 1282 AH / 1865-6 CE by a Turkish scribe Muá¸¥ammad ibn Muá¹£á¹afÃ¡ IzmÄ«rÄ«, a pupil of al-RudÅ«sÄ«. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Art Museum website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?. A complete illuminated copy of the Koran (Qur'an) penned in 1282 AH / 1865-6 CE by a Turkish scribe Muá¸¥ammad ibn Muá¹£á¹afÃ¡ IzmÄ«rÄ«, a pupil of al-RudÅ«sÄ«. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Art Museum website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?

Muslim rosary beads and Quran

Muslim rosary beads on the Holy Quran. Muslim rosary beads on the Holy Quran

Manuscript Book on Logic, Walters Art Museum Ms. W.591, fol. 78a

The present work is a supergloss on the gloss (á¸¥Äshiyah) by al-Sayyid al-SharÄ«f al-JurjÄnÄ« (d.816 AH / 1413 CE) on the LawÄmiÊ¿ al-asrÄr by Qutb al-DÄ«n al-Taá¸¥tÄnÄ« al-RÄzÄ« (d.766 AH / 1364 CE), being in turn a commentary on a book of logic entitled Maá¹ÄliÊ¿ al-anwÄr by SirÄj al-DÄ«n Maá¸¥mÅ«d al-UrmawÄ« (d.682 AH / 1283 CE). Written for the library of the Ottoman Sultan Selim I, it was executed in Bursa in 918 AH / 1512 CE, the year of his accession to the throne. It is very likely that the scribe is also the author of this work. This folio contains the end of the text and the colophon. Virtually turn the pages of this manuscript on Walters Ex Libris: manuscripts.thewalters.org/viewer.php?id=W.591#page/176/m. The present work is a supergloss on the gloss (á¸¥Äshiyah) by al-Sayyid al-SharÄ«f al-JurjÄnÄ« (d.816 AH / 1413 CE) on the LawÄmiÊ¿ al-asrÄr by Qutb al-DÄ«n al-Taá¸¥tÄnÄ« al-RÄzÄ« (d.766 AH / 1364 CE), being in turn a commentary on a book of logic entitled Maá¹ÄliÊ¿ al-anwÄr by SirÄj al-DÄ«n Maá¸¥mÅ«d al-UrmawÄ« (d.682 AH / 1283 CE). Written for the library of the Ottoman Sultan Selim I, it was executed in Bursa in 918 AH / 1512 CE, the year of his accession to the throne. It is very likely that the scribe is also the author of this work. This folio contains the end of the text and the colophon. Virtually turn the pages of this manuscript on Walters Ex Libris: manuscripts.thewalters.org/viewer.php?id=W.591#page/176/m...

Illuminated Manuscript Koran, Left side of a double-page opening with verses of the first chapter (SÅ«rat al-fÄtiá¸¥ah&#x29

An illuminated large size copy of the Koran (Qur'an) produced in the 11th century AH / 17th CE in Iran. Apart from using a number of scripts, such as naskh, muá¸¥aqqaq and tawqÄ«Ê¿, this codex features six pairs of decorated pages, two illuminated headpieces, as well as illuminated chapter headings, cloud-bands, and marginal decoration. The black morocco binding has a central piece in the form of a diamond with pendants on four sides. The inner covers, having a traditional dentelle decoration, features text from the "the verse of the throne" (Äyat al-kursÄ«), which is inscribed in the outer frame. The left side of a double-page opening decoration containing the text of the first chapter (SÅ«rat al-fÄtiá¸¥ah) inscribed in the center medallion in gold muá¸¥aqqaq script on a blue background. An illuminated large size copy of the Koran (Qur'an) produced in the 11th century AH / 17th CE in Iran. Apart from using a number of scripts, such as naskh, muá¸¥aqqaq and tawqÄ«Ê¿, this codex features six pairs of decorated pages, two illuminated headpieces, as well as illuminated chapter headings, cloud-bands, and marginal decoration. The black morocco binding has a central piece in the form of a diamond with pendants on four sides. The inner covers, having a traditional dentelle decoration, features text from the "the verse of the throne" (Äyat al-kursÄ«), which is inscribed in the outer frame. The left side of a double-page opening decoration containing the text of the first chapter (SÅ«rat al-fÄtiá¸¥ah) inscribed in the center medallion in gold muá¸¥aqqaq script on a blue background.

Book Koran opened and isolated

Holy Islamic old book Koran opened and isolated

Illuminated Manuscript Walters Art Museum Ms. W.554, fol. 36a

This horizontal-format manuscript on parchment is a collection of illuminated fragments of the Qur'an, dating to the late third century AH / ninth CE and possibly to the fifth century AH / eleventh CE. The earlier text is written in an Early Abbasid (Kufic) script, and the later text is in a hand influenced by the New Abbasid (broken cursive) style. Both are in dark brown ink and vocalized with red dots. The codex opens with an illuminated frontispiece (fol. 1a) of geometric design and closes with a similarly decorated finispiece (fol. 77b). Illuminated forms include chapter headings in gold ink with polychrome palmettes extending into the margin, tashdÄ«ds highlighted in gold ink, and verse markers for individual verses and groups of five and ten verses. The blind-tooled black goatskin binding, which is attributable to Egypt, is an important example of early Islamic bookbinding. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Art Museum website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=31211. This horizontal-format manuscript on parchment is a collection of illuminated fragments of the Qur'an, dating to the late third century AH / ninth CE and possibly to the fifth century AH / eleventh CE. The earlier text is written in an Early Abbasid (Kufic) script, and the later text is in a hand influenced by the New Abbasid (broken cursive) style. Both are in dark brown ink and vocalized with red dots. The codex opens with an illuminated frontispiece (fol. 1a) of geometric design and closes with a similarly decorated finispiece (fol. 77b). Illuminated forms include chapter headings in gold ink with polychrome palmettes extending into the margin, tashdÄ«ds highlighted in gold ink, and verse markers for individual verses and groups of five and ten verses. The blind-tooled black goatskin binding, which is attributable to Egypt, is an important example of early Islamic bookbinding. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Art Museum website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=31211

Muslim rosary beads and Quran

Muslim rosary beads on the Holy Quran. Muslim rosary beads on the Holy Quran

Illuminated Manuscript of a work on the duties of Muslims towards the Prophet with an account of his life, Walters Art Museum, Ms

The Incipit page with a w-shaped headpiece and gilt frame of an illuminated copy of the popular work on the duties of Muslims towards the Prophet Muhammad, known as al-ShifÄÊ¾, by Ê¿IyÄá¸ al-Yaá¸¥á¹£Å«bÄ« (d. 544 AH / 1149 CE). This codex with gilt edges and a typical Turkish binding was executed by SalÄ«m al-RashÄ«d in 1191 AH / 1777 CE. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Art Museum website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=11962. The Incipit page with a w-shaped headpiece and gilt frame of an illuminated copy of the popular work on the duties of Muslims towards the Prophet Muhammad, known as al-ShifÄÊ¾, by Ê¿IyÄá¸ al-Yaá¸¥á¹£Å«bÄ« (d. 544 AH / 1149 CE). This codex with gilt edges and a typical Turkish binding was executed by SalÄ«m al-RashÄ«d in 1191 AH / 1777 CE. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Art Museum website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=11962

Illuminated Manuscript Koran, Illuminated incipit page with headpiece inscribed with the chapter heading for SÅ«rat Maryam, Walte

A fragment of the Koran (Qur'an) covering the chapters 19 (Mariam) through 23 ( al-MuÊ¾minÅ«n) written on Italian paper in a large Maghribi script, with vocalization in red ink, in the 12th AH / 18th CE century. Shown here is the illuminated incipit page with a headpiece carrying the chapter heading (Maryam) in a decorative New Abbasid Style ('broken cursive') in the central medallion in gold. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Art Museum website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=38427. A fragment of the Koran (Qur'an) covering the chapters 19 (Mariam) through 23 ( al-MuÊ¾minÅ«n) written on Italian paper in a large Maghribi script, with vocalization in red ink, in the 12th AH / 18th CE century. Shown here is the illuminated incipit page with a headpiece carrying the chapter heading (Maryam) in a decorative New Abbasid Style ('broken cursive') in the central medallion in gold. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Art Museum website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=38427

Illuminated Manuscript Koran, Illuminated page with the verses from the end of chapter 17 ( SÅ«rat BanÄ« IsrÄÊ¾Ä«l), Wa

An illuminated large size copy of the Koran (Qur'an) produced in the 11th century AH / 17th CE in Iran. Apart from using a number of scripts, such as naskh, muá¸¥aqqaq and tawqÄ«Ê¿, this codex features six pairs of decorated pages, two illuminated headpieces, as well as illuminated chapter headings, cloud-bands, and marginal decoration. The black morocco binding has a central piece in the form of a diamond with pendants on four sides. The inner covers, having a traditional dentelle decoration, features text from the "the verse of the throne" (Äyat al-kursÄ«), which is inscribed in the outer frame. Beautifully illuminated page with verses from the end of chapter 17 ( SÅ«rat BanÄ« IsrÄÊ¾Ä«l) inscribed in the centerpiece in white muá¸¥aqqaq script. An illuminated large size copy of the Koran (Qur'an) produced in the 11th century AH / 17th CE in Iran. Apart from using a number of scripts, such as naskh, muá¸¥aqqaq and tawqÄ«Ê¿, this codex features six pairs of decorated pages, two illuminated headpieces, as well as illuminated chapter headings, cloud-bands, and marginal decoration. The black morocco binding has a central piece in the form of a diamond with pendants on four sides. The inner covers, having a traditional dentelle decoration, features text from the "the verse of the throne" (Äyat al-kursÄ«), which is inscribed in the outer frame. Beautifully illuminated page with verses from the end of chapter 17 ( SÅ«rat BanÄ« IsrÄÊ¾Ä«l) inscribed in the centerpiece in white muá¸¥aqqaq script.

Illuminated Manuscript Koran, Walters Art Museum Ms. W.552, 41a

This horizontal-format manuscript on parchment is an illuminated fragment of the Qur'an, covering chapter 6 (SÅ«rat al-anÊ¿Äm), the end of verse 54, through chapter 9 (SÅ«rat al-tawbah), verse 79. The fragment probably dates to the third century AH / ninth CE. The text is written in an Early Abbasid (Kufic) script in dark brown ink and vocalized with red dots. Chapter headings are in gold ink, and verse markers in the shape of a stylized letter hÄ' and rosettes with colored dots indicate groups of five and ten verses. The green goatskin binding with gold-painted central floral design and cornerpieces is thirteenth century AH / nineteenth CE or later. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Museum Website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=1528. This horizontal-format manuscript on parchment is an illuminated fragment of the Qur'an, covering chapter 6 (SÅ«rat al-anÊ¿Äm), the end of verse 54, through chapter 9 (SÅ«rat al-tawbah), verse 79. The fragment probably dates to the third century AH / ninth CE. The text is written in an Early Abbasid (Kufic) script in dark brown ink and vocalized with red dots. Chapter headings are in gold ink, and verse markers in the shape of a stylized letter hÄ' and rosettes with colored dots indicate groups of five and ten verses. The green goatskin binding with gold-painted central floral design and cornerpieces is thirteenth century AH / nineteenth CE or later. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Museum Website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=1528

Illuminated Manuscript Koran, The right side of an illuminated double-page frontispiece, Walters Art Museum Ms. W.569, fol. 1b

An illuminated large size copy of the Koran (Qur'an) produced in the 11th century AH / 17th CE in Iran. Apart from using a number of scripts, such as naskh, muá¸¥aqqaq and tawqÄ«Ê¿, this codex features six pairs of decorated pages, two illuminated headpieces, as well as illuminated chapter headings, cloud-bands, and marginal decoration. The black morocco binding has a central piece in the form of a diamond with pendants on four sides. The inner covers, having a traditional dentelle decoration, features text from the "the verse of the throne" (Äyat al-kursÄ«), which is inscribed in the outer frame. The right side of a decorated double-page frontispiece with inscriptions in gold tawqÄ«Ê¿ script. The upper and lower panels contain verses 77-78 from chapter 56, while the center piece is inscribed with verse 88 of chapter 17. An illuminated large size copy of the Koran (Qur'an) produced in the 11th century AH / 17th CE in Iran. Apart from using a number of scripts, such as naskh, muá¸¥aqqaq and tawqÄ«Ê¿, this codex features six pairs of decorated pages, two illuminated headpieces, as well as illuminated chapter headings, cloud-bands, and marginal decoration. The black morocco binding has a central piece in the form of a diamond with pendants on four sides. The inner covers, having a traditional dentelle decoration, features text from the "the verse of the throne" (Äyat al-kursÄ«), which is inscribed in the outer frame. The right side of a decorated double-page frontispiece with inscriptions in gold tawqÄ«Ê¿ script. The upper and lower panels contain verses 77-78 from chapter 56, while the center piece is inscribed with verse 88 of chapter 17

Abigail Quandt and Adam Gacek examine a Koran

Abigail Quandt, Senior Conservator of Manuscripts at The Walters Art Museum, examines a Koran with Adam Gacek in the NEH project to digitize The Walters Art Museum's Islamic illuminated manuscripts. Abigail Quandt, Senior Conservator of Manuscripts at The Walters Art Museum, examines a Koran with Adam Gacek in the NEH project to digitize The Walters Art Museum's Islamic illuminated manuscripts

Muslim rosary beads and Quran

Muslim rosary beads on the Holy Quran. Muslim rosary beads on the Holy Quran

Illuminated Manuscript Koran, Walters Art Museum Ms. W.569, fol. 331b

An illuminated large size copy of the Koran (Qur'an) produced in the 11th century AH / 17th CE in Iran. Apart from using a number of scripts, such as naskh, muá¸¥aqqaq and tawqÄ«Ê¿, this codex features six pairs of decorated pages, two illuminated headpieces, as well as illuminated chapter headings, cloud-bands, and marginal decoration. The black morocco binding has a central piece in the form of a diamond with pendants on four sides. The inner covers, having a traditional dentelle decoration, features text from the "the verse of the throne" (Äyat al-kursÄ«), which is inscribed in the outer frame. Richly decorated page with a prayer to be recited at the end of the Qur'anic text. The prayer is inscribed in the center medallion in white muá¸¥aqqaq script. An illuminated large size copy of the Koran (Qur'an) produced in the 11th century AH / 17th CE in Iran. Apart from using a number of scripts, such as naskh, muá¸¥aqqaq and tawqÄ«Ê¿, this codex features six pairs of decorated pages, two illuminated headpieces, as well as illuminated chapter headings, cloud-bands, and marginal decoration. The black morocco binding has a central piece in the form of a diamond with pendants on four sides. The inner covers, having a traditional dentelle decoration, features text from the "the verse of the throne" (Äyat al-kursÄ«), which is inscribed in the outer frame. Richly decorated page with a prayer to be recited at the end of the Qur'anic text. The prayer is inscribed in the center medallion in white muá¸¥aqqaq script.

Illuminated Manuscript Koran, Decorated incipit page with a headpiece introducing chapter 18, SÅ«rat al-kahf, Walters Art Museum

An illuminated large size copy of the Koran (Qur'an) produced in the 11th century AH / 17th CE in Iran. Apart from using a number of scripts, such as naskh, muá¸¥aqqaq and tawqÄ«Ê¿, this codex features six pairs of decorated pages, two illuminated headpieces, as well as illuminated chapter headings, cloud-bands, and marginal decoration. The black morocco binding has a central piece in the form of a diamond with pendants on four sides. The inner covers, having a traditional dentelle decoration, features text from the "the verse of the throne" (Äyat al-kursÄ«), which is inscribed in the outer frame. This is a decorated incipit page with illuminated headpiece introducing chapter 18, SÅ«rat al-kahf. An illuminated large size copy of the Koran (Qur'an) produced in the 11th century AH / 17th CE in Iran. Apart from using a number of scripts, such as naskh, muá¸¥aqqaq and tawqÄ«Ê¿, this codex features six pairs of decorated pages, two illuminated headpieces, as well as illuminated chapter headings, cloud-bands, and marginal decoration. The black morocco binding has a central piece in the form of a diamond with pendants on four sides. The inner covers, having a traditional dentelle decoration, features text from the "the verse of the throne" (Äyat al-kursÄ«), which is inscribed in the outer frame. This is a decorated incipit page with illuminated headpiece introducing chapter 18, SÅ«rat al-kahf.

Illuminated Manuscript Koran, Walters Art Museum Ms. W.553, fol.5a

This horizontal-format manuscript on parchment is an illuminated fragment of the Qur'an, containing portions of chapters 4 (SÅ«rat al-nisÄÊ¾), 6 (SÅ«rat al-anÊ¿Äm), 7 (SÅ«rat al-aÊ¿rÄf), and 10 (SÅ«rat YÅ«nus). The fragment probably dates to the third century AH / ninth CE. The text is written in an Early Abbasid (Kufic) script in dark brown ink and vocalized with red and green dots. Verse markers in the shape of a stylized letter hÄ' and rosettes indicate groups of five and ten verses. The text is framed by later red, blue, and gold framing lines and a polychrome and gold floral border. The black blind-tooled leather binding with central lobed, pointed oval and pendants is attributable to the thirteenth century AH / nineteenth CE. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Museum Website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=3124. This horizontal-format manuscript on parchment is an illuminated fragment of the Qur'an, containing portions of chapters 4 (SÅ«rat al-nisÄÊ¾), 6 (SÅ«rat al-anÊ¿Äm), 7 (SÅ«rat al-aÊ¿rÄf), and 10 (SÅ«rat YÅ«nus). The fragment probably dates to the third century AH / ninth CE. The text is written in an Early Abbasid (Kufic) script in dark brown ink and vocalized with red and green dots. Verse markers in the shape of a stylized letter hÄ' and rosettes indicate groups of five and ten verses. The text is framed by later red, blue, and gold framing lines and a polychrome and gold floral border. The black blind-tooled leather binding with central lobed, pointed oval and pendants is attributable to the thirteenth century AH / nineteenth CE. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Museum Website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=3124

Illuminated Manuscript Koran, The right side of a double-page opening inscribed with verses of the first chapter (SÅ«rat al-

An illuminated large size copy of the Koran (Qur'an) produced in the 11th century AH / 17th CE in Iran. Apart from using a number of scripts, such as naskh, muá¸¥aqqaq and tawqÄ«Ê¿, this codex features six pairs of decorated pages, two illuminated headpieces, as well as illuminated chapter headings, cloud-bands, and marginal decoration. The black morocco binding has a central piece in the form of a diamond with pendants on four sides. The inner covers, having a traditional dentelle decoration, features text from the "the verse of the throne" (Äyat al-kursÄ«), which is inscribed in the outer frame. The right side of a double-page opening decoration containing the text of the first chapter (SÅ«rat al-fÄtiá¸¥ah) inscribed in the center medallion in gold muá¸¥aqqaq script on a blue background. An illuminated large size copy of the Koran (Qur'an) produced in the 11th century AH / 17th CE in Iran. Apart from using a number of scripts, such as naskh, muá¸¥aqqaq and tawqÄ«Ê¿, this codex features six pairs of decorated pages, two illuminated headpieces, as well as illuminated chapter headings, cloud-bands, and marginal decoration. The black morocco binding has a central piece in the form of a diamond with pendants on four sides. The inner covers, having a traditional dentelle decoration, features text from the "the verse of the throne" (Äyat al-kursÄ«), which is inscribed in the outer frame. The right side of a double-page opening decoration containing the text of the first chapter (SÅ«rat al-fÄtiá¸¥ah) inscribed in the center medallion in gold muá¸¥aqqaq script on a blue background.

Illuminated Manuscript of a work on the duties of Muslims towards the Prophet with an account of his life, Original binding, Walte

The Incipit page with a w-shaped headpiece and gilt frame of an illuminated copy of the popular work on the duties of Muslims towards the Prophet Muhammad, known as al-ShifÄÊ¾, by Ê¿IyÄá¸ al-Yaá¸¥á¹£Å«bÄ« (d. 544 AH / 1149 CE). This codex with gilt edges and a typical Turkish binding was executed by SalÄ«m al-RashÄ«d in 1191 AH / 1777 CE. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Art Museum website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=11962. The Incipit page with a w-shaped headpiece and gilt frame of an illuminated copy of the popular work on the duties of Muslims towards the Prophet Muhammad, known as al-ShifÄÊ¾, by Ê¿IyÄá¸ al-Yaá¸¥á¹£Å«bÄ« (d. 544 AH / 1149 CE). This codex with gilt edges and a typical Turkish binding was executed by SalÄ«m al-RashÄ«d in 1191 AH / 1777 CE. See this manuscript page by page at the Walters Art Museum website: art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=11962

Diverse multiracial students spending leisure time in library with big old book

Multiethnic cheerful young people sitting at table reading big old reference book for preparing scientific report. Group of young students doing together homework at library. Multiethnic cheerful young people sitting at table reading big old reference book for preparing scientific report. Group of young students doing together homework at library.

Old Letter

Aged, 200 years old letter from ottoman empire

Bible study for religious young woman in headscarf

Peaceful prayer time for beautiful young woman wearing black headscarf studying the bible. Peaceful prayer time for beautiful young woman wearing black headscarf studying the bible.

Illuminated Manuscript of a work on the duties of Muslims towards the Prophet with an account of his life, Original binding, Walte

La pÃ¡gina de Incipit con un marco w-formado del casco y de la cerda joven de una copia iluminada del trabajo popular sobre los deberes de musulmanes hacia el profeta Mohamed, conocidos como Â¾ del Â ÃŠ del al-ShifÃ„, por el Â£Ã… â€œbÃ„ â€œ&#x28 del Â¹ del al-YaÃ¡Â¸Â¥Ã¡ del Â del Ã¡Â¸ del Â de IyÃ„ del Â¿de ÃŠ; d 544 AH/1149 CE) Este cÃ³dice con bordes de cerda joven y un atascamiento turco tÃpico fue ejecutado por SalÃ„ â€œCE AH/1777 de d del al-RashÃ„ de m â€œen 1191 Vea este manuscrito pÃ¡gina por pÃ¡gina en el sitio web de Walters Art Museum: arte thewalters org/viewwoa Â¿aspx? id=11962. La pÃ¡gina de Incipit con un marco w-formado del casco y de la cerda joven de una copia iluminada del trabajo popular sobre los deberes de musulmanes hacia el profeta Mohamed, conocidos como Â¾ del Â ÃŠ del al-ShifÃ„, por el Â£Ã… â€œbÃ„ â€œ&#x28 del Â¹ del al-YaÃ¡Â¸Â¥Ã¡ del Â del Ã¡Â¸ del Â de IyÃ„ del Â¿de ÃŠ; d 544 AH/1149 CE) Este cÃ³dice con bordes de cerda joven y un atascamiento turco tÃpico fue ejecutado por SalÃ„ â€œCE AH/1777 de d del al-RashÃ„ de m â€œen 1191 Vea este manuscrito pÃ¡gina por pÃ¡gina en el sitio web de Walters Art Museum: arte thewalters org/viewwoa Â¿aspx? id=11962

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