Illuminated Incipit and Chapter Heading

late 3rd century AH/AD 9th century (Abbasid)

27.5 cm 17.5 cm

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This folio from Walters manuscript W.554 is an illuminated incipit page with a chapter heading for chapter 1 (Surat al-fatihah). The final verse is followed by a design of zigzag motifs and stylized leaves in gold ink.

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77815
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Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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en
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1
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