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Qur'an Manuscript Folio (recto; verso) [Left side of Bifolio]

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts an aged, tan-colored manuscript page with Arabic calligraphy. The parchment is yellowed and shows signs of wear, featuring darker spots and discoloration along the edges and surface. There are cracks and white lines across the surface. The text consists of five lines of black Arabic script. Two small, gold floral motifs are positioned near the center, one above and one below the second line of text. The page has a worn, aged appearance.

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614 × 900 px
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