Although this example is dated back to the 9th or 10th century, the Kufic script developed around the 7th century. The estimated origin of the manuscript is around North Africa and the

Middle East.

 

This leaf is part of a bigger collection known as the Blue Quran. The materials used in this example are dyed vellum and gold ink. The use of dyed vellum is rare but the most common color used was yellow. The blue dye symbolizes wealth and rivals the most luxurious manuscripts of the Byzantine empire. 

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The script is categorized by angular and long strokes. The letters were shaped in a way that looks good written on parchment, buildings and decorative objects like ceramics and coins.

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