A Perg. 186: A Qur'anic Manuscript From Middle Of 2nd Century Hijra In The Austrian National Library
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First Composed: 29th November 2001
Last Updated: 29th November 2001
Hair side
Date
Middle of 2nd century hijra.
Manuscript Number
A Perg. 186.
Contents
Surah al-Sajda verse 26 to Surah al-Ahzab verse 6 on hair side [above figure]. Surah al-Ahzab verse 6 to 16 on flesh side.
Script
Kufic.
Yellowish, medium strong parchment, showing holes and breaks. The center section is "dirty"; dark-brown ink. The edges are damaged.
Location
Austrian National Library, Vienna.
Acknowledgement
We are grateful to the Austrian National Library, Vienna, for providing us the manuscript.
Suggested Reading
References
[1] H. Loebenstein, Koranfragmente Auf Pergament Aus Der Papyrussammlung Der Österreichischen Nationalbibliothek, Textband, 1982, Österreichische Nationalbibliothek: Wein, pp. 40-41. This contains the description of the manuscript.
[2] H. Loebenstein, Koranfragmente Auf Pergament Aus Der Papyrussammlung Der Österreichischen Nationalbibliothek, Tafelband, 1982, Österreichische Nationalbibliothek: Wein, Tafel 16-17. Tafel 16 is reproduced above.
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