. English: This decorated finispiece from Walters manuscript contains a colophon inscribed in Mashriqi (also known as Thuluth Maghribi) script stating that this is the end of volume 9 of the Qur'an (al-juz' al-tasi' min al-rab'ah) and offering a prayer for the Prophet Muhammad and his family. The text is framed by an inner band of blue and gold and two outer bands of interlace design in gold, blue, and white in reserve. At right is a marginal medallion palmette. Decorated Finispiece Containing a Colophon. 6th century AH/AD 12th century. African - Decorated Finispiece Containing a Colop
. English: This decorated finispiece from Walters manuscript contains a colophon inscribed in Mashriqi (also known as Thuluth Maghribi) script stating that this is the end of volume 9 of the Qur'an (al-juz' al-tasi' min al-rab'ah) and offering a prayer for the Prophet Muhammad and his family. The text is framed by an inner band of blue and gold and two outer bands of interlace design in gold, blue, and white in reserve. At right is a marginal medallion palmette. Decorated Finispiece Containing a Colophon. 6th century AH/AD 12th century. African - Decorated Finispiece Containing a Colophon - Walters W556133B - Full Page
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