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1st half of 8th century
8 août 2018

Fragmentary plaque, Egypt or Syria, 1st half of 8th century

Fragmentary plaque, Egypt or Syria, 1st half of 8th century
Fragmentary plaque, carved ivory, Egypt or Syria, 1st half of 8th century. H: 11.5; W: 8 cm, Inv. no. 20/1978. © The David Collection. The ivory plaque was probably mounted with similar ones as a decoration on a piece of furniture. The plaque’s vines,...
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7 août 2018

Parchment leaf from a Koran written in early Kufi, Syria, 1st half of 8th century

Parchment leaf from a Koran written in early Kufi, Syria, 1st half of 8th century
Parchment leaf from a Koran written in early Kufi, Syria, 1st half of 8th century, 46.5 × 39.9 cm, Inv. no. 26/2003 © The David Collection. The script on this leaf from an early Koran with a vertical format is a precursor of Kufi calligraphy, which was...