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Kufic Qur'an folio, circa 800-1000 ce

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains folios (predominantly Qur'anic) from various Middle-Eastern and Asian dynasties spanning a 1000 year period from 900 to 1900 ce. These folios were purchased from private sellers for use in research and teaching at Macalester College.

Dates

  • circa 800-1000 ce

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.

Historical Note

Kufic Qur'an folio with script of an earlier type, possibly 7th century.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet (1 flat box with artifacts contained in numbered poly sleeves referenced as "folders" in finding aid.)

Language of Materials

Arabic

Dimensions

16.2 x 22.3 cm

Repository Details

Part of the Macalester College Archives Repository

Contact:
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Macalester College Archives
DeWitt Wallace Library
Saint Paul Minnesota 55105 United States of America
651-696-6901