Manuscript of the Qur'an

A.H. 889/1484 C.E.

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Object Label

Early Dynasty 18 metalworkers continued the Middle Kingdom tradition of making mirrors with handles in the form of papyrus plants capped by heads of Hathor, a cow-eared goddess associated with love and music. The slender proportions of the drooping papyrus and the goddess's delicate facial features identify this example as an early Eighteenth Dynasty work.

Caption

Manuscript of the Qur'an, A.H. 889/1484 C.E.. Ink, opaque watercolors, and gold on paper, Paper: 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (9.5 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Laurice M. Khouri in memory of her father, Alexander N. Khouri, 1992.230. No known copyright restrictions (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.230_SL1.jpg)

Gallery

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Title

Manuscript of the Qur'an

Date

A.H. 889/1484 C.E.

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolors, and gold on paper

Classification

Book

Dimensions

Paper: 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (9.5 x 9.5 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Laurice M. Khouri in memory of her father, Alexander N. Khouri

Accession Number

1992.230

Rights

No known copyright restrictions

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