Folio from a Qur'an

North African (Kairouan, Tunisia)

early 9th century

Not on view

Returned to lender

This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Exhibition History

Title: Folio from a Qur'an
Date: early 9th century
Culture: North African (Kairouan, Tunisia)
Medium: Ink on parchment and decorated vellum
Dimensions: 12 3/16 × 8 7/8 in. (31 × 22.6 cm)
Classification: Manuscripts
Credit Line: Musée National d’Art Islamique de Raqqada, Kairouan
Rights and Reproduction: Photo: Nizar Hamza
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters