Qur’an kareem in thuluth script in black and red ink with gold illuminated paper and stamped leather binding, Mamluk Period (AH 842 – 857 / AD 1438 – 1453), 8 x 11 cm.

Books, documents, and manuscripts (Islamic era)

Material: Paper/Writing medium | Type: Documents/Manuscripts/Books | Countries: Egypt

  • Period

    Islamic era (AD 640 – 1805)

  • Red List

    Emergency Red List – Egypt

Category

Books, documents, and manuscripts (Islamic era)
Papyrus, parchment or paper (usually made from linen) manuscripts written in ink. Books or leafs bound in leather, with calligraphy and illuminations.
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