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Massive Kufic Qur'an folio
North Africa, early eighth century
comprising ch.xxii, sura al-hajj, pt.v.12-pt.v.17, manuscript on vellum, 12ll. extremely well formed early kufic without pointing or diacritics, verse endings indicated by small panels of diagonal lines (slight smudging and marginal tears)
21½ x 27½in. (55 x 70cm.)
North Africa, early eighth century
comprising ch.xxii, sura al-hajj, pt.v.12-pt.v.17, manuscript on vellum, 12ll. extremely well formed early kufic without pointing or diacritics, verse endings indicated by small panels of diagonal lines (slight smudging and marginal tears)
21½ x 27½in. (55 x 70cm.)