Ancient Manuscript Review 104 : Antique Kufic Quran on parchment / Vellum ( 9th Century CE)

 

This is a vellum with both sides written Quranic verses in Kufic script. Acquired from an acquaintance in Paris. The vellum originally belonged to a Professor of Islamic Art. I couldn't verify the exact date of this vellum however based on the script (Kufic), I would estimate it around 9th -10th century CE.

Codicology

Title Page : Nil

Content    : Quranic Verses

Date         : 9th-10th Century CE

Copyist    : Anonymous

Patron      : Nil

Origin      : Near East or North Africa

Place acquired : Paris

Illuminations : Nil

Calligraphy :Kufi

Number of lines :

Inks          : Main text in black

Punctuation: flowery disc to separate between verses.

Frame       :  Nil

History of Manuscript : Originally belonged to a Professor of Islamic Art in Paris. His family sold some of these vellums to a friend. I acquired this vellum from him in 2013.

Number of folios : 1 f

Support of writing : Dark brownish vellum

Gatherings : N/A

Catchwords :Nil

Dimensions : 19.0 cm x 13.0 cm

Binding   : Nil

Estimated Market Price :

Purchased Price : USD

Remarks : The vellum has bit rougher surface on one side.