An early 14th century Mamluk Qur'an folio with seven lines of Muhaqqaq script on parchment. This fabulous folio features elegant calligraphy in black ink highlighted by gold detailing, gold verse markers and a gold medallion. The letter pointing and diacritics are in black ink with occasional additional marks in red. Not only is it a sacred religious text but a rare piece of historical art.
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Gold Qur'ans were generally commissioned by royalty or the nobility and are among the most beautiful of all the Arabic calligraphy. The use of Muhaqqaq script became popular during the Mamluk dynasty from around 1250-1500 with the term meaning 'consummate' or 'clear'. This folio’s intricate design and composition displays the sophistication and craftsmanship of Mamluk art of that period.
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