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

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a yellow-beige manuscript folio with a decorative border around the edge. The border consists of a repeating pattern of small red, green, and yellow shapes. The border on the right side of the page features a floral motif that extends from the edge towards the center. The majority of the page is filled with gold Arabic script. The text is written in a flowing, cursive style and includes small red and blue accents. A single line of cursive black text appears in the bottom-left corner. The corners of the folio exhibit discoloration and staining. The manuscript folio has a rectangular shape with straight edges.

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1211 × 893 px
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