EditorialIslamic, Iraqi, Bi-folio from the 'Five Suras', Sura XXXV: 13-21, between 1300 and 1420, Ink and gold on paper, Page: 16 3/4 ? 27 1/2 inches (42.5 ? 69.9 cm).
EditorialTile in the shape of a cross with phrases from the Quran and scrolls, Cross tile of earthenware (quartz fritware), painted on the tin glaze with a brown luster decoration with recessed tendrils. Along the edge Koran texts, sura 1 and sura 65: 3, togeth...
EditorialTile in the shape of a cross with phrases from the Quran and scrolls, Cross tile of earthenware (quartz fritware), painted on the tin glaze with a brown luster decoration with recessed tendrils. Along the edge Koran texts, sura 1 and sura 65: 3, togeth...
EditorialSassanian rock relief. The Investiture of Narseh receiving the ring of kingship from a female figure (divinity Aredvi Sura or Queen Shapurdokhtak), c. 293-303. Naqsh-e Rustam, Fars Province, Iran. (Ancient Persia).
EditorialPage from a Koran, Sura al-Nisa 4, Verses 157?158, 1100s. Seljuk Iran. Opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper; overall: 32 x 21.3 cm (12 5/8 x 8 3/8 in.); text area: 23 x 16 cm (9 1/16 x 6 5/16 in.).
EditorialPage from a Koran, Sura al-Nisa 4, verses 159?160, 1100s. Seljuk Iran. Ink, gold, and colors on paper; overall: 32 x 21.3 cm (12 5/8 x 8 3/8 in.); text area: 23 x 16 cm (9 1/16 x 6 5/16 in.).
EditorialHamza Sultan visiting Babur at Andijan (1496) (Sura). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly with attributions). c.1590. Opaque wa...
EditorialHamza Sultan visiting Babur at Andijan (1496) (Sura). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly with attributions). c.1590. Opaque wa...
EditorialFive Tiles from an Inscriptional Frieze, early 14th century, Attributed to Iran, Kashan, Stonepaste; inglaze painted in blue and turquoise, luster-painted on opaque white glaze, modeled, H. 7 9/16 in. (21.7 cm), Ceramics-Tiles, Once part of a calligrap...
EditorialTile from a Frieze, 13th century, Attributed to Iran, Kashan, Stonepaste; inglaze painted in blue and turquoise and luster-painted on opaque white glaze, H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm), Ceramics-Tiles, This tile bearing verses from the Qur?an may have once for...
EditorialFolio from a Qur'an Manuscript, probably early 15th century, Attributed to India, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, 8 3/4 x 9 5/16 in. (22.2 x 23.7 cm), Codices, Sura 8 (al-'Anfal): end of 74 through 75; Sura 9(al-Tawba): 1 to the beginning of...
EditorialFolios from a Qur'an Manuscript, 10th century, Attributed to Iran, Ink and gold on parchment, 4 7/8 x 7in. (12.4 x 17.8cm), Codices, These two leaves from an early Qur'an are written in kufic script in dark brown ink, with vowel markings in red. The ch...
EditorialTile, early 14th century, Attributed to Iran, Stonepaste; modeled, inglaze painted in blue and luster-painted on opaque white glaze, H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm), Ceramics-Tiles, Once part of a calligraphic frieze within a tomb or religious structure, this t...
EditorialFolio from a Qur'an Manuscript with Verses from the Surat al-Maryam, 14th century, Made in Egypt or Syria, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, Ht. 13 in. (33 cm), Codices, In these folios from a Mamluk Qur?an manuscript, verses are written in a ...
EditorialFolio from a Qur'an Manuscript, 15th century, Attributed to Egypt, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, 10 1/8 x 7 1/4 in. (25.7 x 18.4 cm), Codices, In this folio from a Qur?an manuscript, a kufic line in gold leaf indicates the heading of Sura ...
EditorialDouble-Sided Tombstone, 10th century and dated A.H. 646/ A.D. 1248?49, Attributed to Egypt, Marble; carved, H. 22 1/16 in. (56 cm), Stone, This marble tombstone is carved on both sides: on the side on view, a Qur'anic verse (Sura 3:18) is inscribed in ...
Editorial'Allusion to Sura 27:16', Folio from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds), A.H. 892/A.D. 1486, Attributed to present-day Afghanistan, Herat, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, 15 1/2 x 8in. (39.4 x 20.3cm), Codices, This folio belonged to a...
EditorialCuirass, 17th century, Attributed to Iran, Steel, inlaid with gold, H. 14.50 in. (36.8 cm), Arms and Armor, Steel armor, such as this steel cuirass, was frequently inscribed with pious inscriptions and verses from the Qur'an. The inscriptions on this s...
EditorialPair of Tiles with Qur'anic Inscription from Sura 36 (Ya-Sin): 9 and 15, second half 13th century, Made in Iran, Kashan, Stonepaste; molded and luster-painted on opaque white glaze under transparent glaze, Ceramics-Tiles.
EditorialPair of Tiles with Qur'anic Inscription from Sura 36 (Ya-Sin): 9 and 15, second half 13th century, Made in Iran, Kashan, Stonepaste; molded and luster-painted on opaque white glaze under transparent glaze, 6 x 10 3/4 in. (15.2 x 27.3 cm), Ceramics-Tiles.
EditorialSassanian rock relief. The Investiture of Narseh receiving the ring of kingship from a female figure (divinity Aredvi Sura or Queen Shapurdokhtak), c. 293-303. Naqsh-e Rustam, Fars Province, Iran. (Ancient Persia).
EditorialDecoration page, Koran manuscript, 13th. Sura 200: " O ye who believe, persevere in patience and constancy; in such perseverance strengthen each other and fear God that ye may prosper! " Parchment, 34 x 26 cm, Inv. 431,.