Qur'an Manuscript Folio (Recto); Left Folio of Double-Page Illuminated Frontispiece
Recto side of a manuscript folio. Double-page illuminated frontispiece. Left folio. Three rectangular sections. Top and bottom sections have gold backgrounds with blue and gold geometric patterns. Middle section has a gold background with black Arabic calligraphy. Narrow border around all sections with blue, red, white and gold geometric and floral patterns. Wide border on left side with same patterns as narrow border. Gold accents throughout. Some wear and tear on the edges.
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- 548 × 893 px
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