paper
Iran
18th Century
Source: Burgio, L., Clark, R. J. H., Muralha, V. S. F., & Stanley, T. (2008). Pigment analysis by Raman microscopy of the non-figurative illumination in 16th- to 18th-century Islamic manuscripts. Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, 39(10), 1482-1493.
Recipe Details
Evidence
"Miniature Qur’an on paper. There is no colophon, but the manuscript can be dated to the 18th century on stylistic grounds. (p. 1485)"
Remarks
A miniature manuscript with 256 leaves measuring 9.4 x 5.6 cm (p. 1485). The text area is sprinkled with gold (p. 1485). Bound in contemporary lacquer covers (p. 1485).
Scientific Analysis
Analytical Techniques
Visual inspection
Certainty Level
Inferred
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
paper
Paper Typepaper
RegionIran
Approx. Year1750
Source Information
AuthorBurgio, L., Clark, R. J. H., Muralha, V. S. F., & Stanley, T.
CollectionVictoria and Albert Museum, MSL/1923/170
Language
N/A
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