Sunday, November 29, 2015

 
Who- Muslim scribes
What- Folio from the Blue Koran with 15 lines of Sura 2,
When- 9th to mid 10th century
Where- Kairouan, Tunisia
Why- calligraphy held place of honor
How- Ink, gold, and silver on blue-dyed vellum

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