European paper with watermarks
Lamu
18th Century
Source: Ghali, Walid. "The Making of a Qur'an Manuscript in Lamu Archipelago".
Recipe Details
Evidence
"The manuscript is on European paper with watermarks featuring three crescent moons and imposed initials, possibly reading ‘AM’, that is visible on some pages."
Remarks
The manuscript consists of 260 folios. The paper shows signs of heavy use in teaching and recitation, including 'finger marks on the edges of each folio' (p. 42).
Scientific Analysis
Analytical Techniques
watermark analysis
visual inspection
Certainty Level
Confirmed
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
paper
Paper TypeEuropean paper with watermarks
RegionLamu
Approx. Year1750
Source Information
AuthorGhali, Walid. "The Making of a Qur'an Manuscript in Lamu Archipelago".
CollectionLamu Archipelago
Language
N/A
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