A Perg. 27: A Qur'anic Manuscript From The End Of 2nd Century Hijra In The Austrian National Library
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First Composed: 4th November 2001
Last Updated: 4th November 2001
Flesh side
Hair side
Date
End of 2nd century hijra.
Manuscript Number
A Perg. 27.
Contents
Surah al-Saffat verses 80 to 92 [hair side, bottom]. Verse 92 to 102 [flesh side, top].
Script
Mashq.
Yellowish, medium strong parchment; brownish ink. The page is damaged at the lower edge and in the interior. The crease is received in the center of the page.
Location
Austrian National Library, Vienna.
Acknowledgement
We are grateful to the Austrian National Library, Vienna, for providing us the manuscript.
References
[1] H. Loebenstein, Koranfragmente Auf Pergament Aus Der Papyrussammlung Der Österreichischen Nationalbibliothek, Textband, 1982, Österreichische Nationalbibliothek: Wein, pp. 34-35. 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 9-10. This contains the pictures of the manuscript.
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