Folio in Maghribi Script

18th–19th century

Not on view

Written in fully vocalized maghribi script, this folio is noted for its thick strokes and rough execution, which suggests that it was possibly intended for a popular reader. The text is likely a prayer with the word "allahum" written in bold on lines 3 and 6. The bold writing calls for the reader/reciter to emphasize the word and project his voice while enunciating it. The style and manner of rendition are characteristic of later texts from North Africa.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title: Folio in Maghribi Script
Date: 18th–19th century
Geography: From North Africa
Medium: Ink on paper
Dimensions: H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
W. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm)
Classification: Codices
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. Marilyn Jenkins-Madina, in loving memory of her husband, Professor Maan Z. Madina, 2019
Object Number: 2019.297.1
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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