Qur'an Manuscript Folio
The image is of a Qur'an Manuscript Folio. The image shows a yellowed, aged rectangular manuscript with intricate designs. The manuscript is bordered by a blue and gold patterned frame. Inside the border, there are three rectangular sections with gold background and blue and gold floral patterns at the top and bottom. The top and bottom rectangles are symmetrical, with gold floral designs on a blue background. The central section is larger and contains Arabic script in black ink on the gold background, surrounded by four smaller rectangular sections with blue and gold patterns. The outer border has a repeating pattern of small blue, red, and gold shapes. The overall design features a mix of blue, gold, red, and black colors.
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- 560 × 900 px
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