Leaf from a Qur'an
The image shows a leaf from a Qur'an. Two pages are shown side by side. The pages are yellowed and aged, with visible signs of wear and tear. Rectangular text boxes dominate each page. The text boxes have intricate gold borders. Inside the borders, Arabic calligraphy in black fills most of the space. The text is arranged in lines and geometric patterns. The background of the text boxes features intricate designs, including floral patterns and geometric shapes, in shades of gold, brown, and red. The pages have rough, uneven edges. The background behind the pages is plain white.
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- 900 × 662 px
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