This juz’ is written in Sini script, a variation of muhaqqaq (one of the six canonical proportional scripts). Several of its folios are illuminated with decorative patterns characteristic of Sini Qur’ans. These are typically executed in gold and outlined in black, green, and red ink. The patterns and motifs found in these Qur’ans include overlapping circles, eye-shaped and lobed cartouches, four-petaled floral designs and star-shaped geometric forms, and plaited framing devices. This juz’ features ornate swirling vegetal designs in the outside borders and is bound in richly decorated stamped brown leather binding featuring Sini calligrams in teardrop-shaped medallions, sinified cartouches, and medallions.
Islamic Art collection, Met Museum
